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Maximising Attendance in Higher Education: How AI and Gamification Strategies Can Boost Student Engagement and Participation

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The decline in student attendance and engagement in Higher Education (HE) is a pressing concern for educational institutions worldwide. Traditional lecture-style teaching is no longer effective, and students often become disinterested and miss classes, impeding their academic progress. While Gamification has improved learning outcomes, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise the educational experience. The combination of AI and Gamification offers numerous research opportunities and paves the way for updated academic approaches to increase student engagement and attendance. Extensive research has been conducted to uncover the correlation between student attendance and engagement in HE. Studies consistently reveal that regular attendance leads to better academic performance. On the other hand, absenteeism can lead to disengagement and poor academic performance, stunting a student’s growth and success. This position paper proposes integrating Gamification and AI to improve attendance and engagement. The approach involves incorporating game-like elements into the learning process to make it more interactive and rewarding. AI-powered tools can track student progress and provide personalised feedback, motivating students to stay engaged. This approach fosters a more engaging and fruitful educational journey, leading to better learning outcomes. This position paper will inspire further research in AI-Gamification integration, leading to innovative teaching methods that enhance student engagement and attendance in HE.

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  1. Universidade Aberta, 1269-001, Lisboa, Portugal

    Viktoriya Limonova, Arnaldo Manuel Pinto dos Santos & José Henrique Pereira São Mamede

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    Arnaldo Manuel Pinto dos Santos & Vítor Manuel de Jesus Filipe

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Limonova, V., dos Santos, A.M.P., Mamede, J.H.P.S., de Jesus Filipe, V.M. (2024). Maximising Attendance in Higher Education: How AI and Gamification Strategies Can Boost Student Engagement and Participation. In: Rocha, Á., Adeli, H., Dzemyda, G., Moreira, F., Poniszewska-Marańda, A. (eds) Good Practices and New Perspectives in Information Systems and Technologies. WorldCIST 2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 988. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60224-5_7

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