Recitation 6: Ethics of Gamification

Preparation

Read the “Gamified Life” by Vincent Gabrielle.

At Recitation

The instructor will guide you through a discussion about the ethics of gamification.

After your discussion, you will complete the “Fix It” activity.

Note: If you cannot attend recitation, refer to the version of the slides with presenter notes.

Activity: Fix It

In groups of 3-4, work to improve the Disney work tool from the article. Describe:

1. The user incentives
2. How the game is scored
3. What elements will be added to or removed so the system is less manipulative and exploitative

Try to keep the tool useful and interactive, while increasing productivity.

Submit

Ensure that all teammates submit to Moodle. You should both upload a PDF containing:

• Notes from your team’s work on the “Fix It” activity, addressing points 1, 2, and 3
• If you attended recitation:
  • Give the date of the recitation section you attended, and the names of your teammates
• If you did not attend recitation:
  • Explain why you could not attend recitation

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Harvard’s CS179 materials, which served as a basis for this activity.