Ludilearn Course Format

Plugin Overview

Ludilearn is an innovative course format for Moodle that aims to improve learner success through adaptive gamification. This plugin is part of the LudiMoodle+ project, winner of the "Support for the deployment of e-FRAN projects" call for projects launched by the French National Research Agency as part of France 2030.

Plugin Objectives

The main objective of this plugin is to improve learning performance and academic success through the development of game-based resources adapted to students. It aims to create a more engaging and motivating learning environment by integrating game elements into the Moodle course structure.

Features Added to Moodle

• Adaptive gamification based on the learner's profile
• 6 game elements that are used according to the learner's profile or the teacher's settings
• Customizable avatars for learners
• Various game elements (badges, progression, timer, score, avatar, ranking)
• Questionnaire with an algorithm to identify the appropriate game profile for each learner
• Report on learner progression and engagement

Configuration and Settings

The plugin offers several configuration options: - Choice of game element assignment mode: default, manual, automatic with the algorithm to allow adapted gamification - Setting of game elements for each course section when setting up the course with the manual option - Customization of certain game elements

Installation

1. Download the plugin ZIP file from the Moodle plugin page.
2. Log in to your Moodle site as an administrator and go to Site administration > Plugins > Install plugins.
3. Upload the plugin ZIP file.
4. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

Alternatively, you can install the plugin manually by extracting the contents of the ZIP file into the folder: {your/moodle/dirroot}/course/format/ludilearn Then, go to Site administration > Notifications to complete the installation.

Compatibility

This plugin is compatible with Moodle 4.1 and later versions. It is regularly tested and updated to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of Moodle.

Maintenance Responsibility

The Ludilearn plugin is developed and maintained by the Pimenko team. Regular updates are made to ensure compatibility with new versions of Moodle and to add new features.

Technical contact

For any questions or suggestions regarding this plugin, you can contact: - Pimenko: support@pimenko.com - Website: https://pimenko.com - GitHub: https://github.com/DigiDago/moodle-format_ludilearn

Contribution

Contributions to this project are welcome. If you wish to contribute, please follow Moodle development best practices and submit your pull requests on the project's GitHub repository.

Information

Ludilearn is an innovative course format for Moodle that aims to improve learner success through adaptive gamification. This plugin is part of the LudiMoodle+ project, winner of the "Support for the deployment of e-FRAN projects" call for projects launched by the French National Research Agency as part of France 2030.

The LudiMoodle+ project, led by the University of Lyon, benefits from state aid managed by the French National Research Agency under France 2030 with the reference "ANR-22-FRAN-0005".

License

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program. If not, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/.

Adaptation algorithm and scientific expertise

LudiLearn integrates an adaptation algorithm developed by the SICAL team of the LIRIS laboratory. This algorithm is based on data collected during experiments carried out with middle-school students from the educational institution of Lyon (France). The laboratory also contributed its expertise to the design of the game elements.

Scientific contact: Pr. Élise Lavoué (elise.lavoue@univ-lyon3.fr) Publications available at the LudiMoodle+ project website: https://ludimoodle.universite-lyon.fr

About Pimenko

Pimenko is a leading company and official Moodle Partner specialising in the development and creation of e-learning solutions. With a team of experienced developers and e-learning experts, we are committed to creating innovative, high-quality plugins that enhance the Moodle experience for educators and learners.

Our Expertise

• Custom Moodle development
• Moodle plugin creation and maintenance
• E-learning platform optimization
• Moodle theme development
• Learning analytics solutions
• Course creation (elearning, LMS and MOOC)
• Video production

Connect with Us

• Website: https://www.pimenko.com
• Email: contact@pimenko.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/DigiDago
• LinkedIn: Pimenko LinkedIn Profile

We are passionate about improving e-learning experiences through technology. If you have any questions about our services or need custom Moodle solutions, don't hesitate to reach out!

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