Gamification in Everyday Classrooms: Observations From Schools in Hong Kong

Gamification refers to the use of game elements in non-game context to improve user experience and engagement (Deterding et al., 2011a). The potential of games to make learning more engaging has been widely noted by educators and researchers. Many of the applications and research studies in this area focused on non-customizable digital games that are designed for a specific group and a narrow range of subject content. In actual classrooms, however, non-customizable digital games may not be flexible enough to enable teachers to adapt gamification into practice. Hence, teachers sometimes use a mixed set of strategies to flexibly embed game-based mechanics into their teaching. How can different gamification tools be applied in classrooms? Based on classroom observations and teacher interviews from schools from primary to secondary level in Hong Kong, this paper explores the role of gamification in real practice. We frame the discussion based on the following approaches with ranging levels of flexibility: versatile gamification, gamification platform, and rigid gamification. Versatile gamification was seen as more feasible compared with the other two approaches. We also examine how game-based mechanics such as competition, rules, graphics, and achievements are used to enrich classroom interaction. It was found that gamification is already popular in the classroom. Follow up interviews with teachers suggested that game is a powerful way to engage students. Good practices in game-based lesson design and potentials for further development of gamification tools are discussed.

Investigative prevention of corruption crimes

Purpose The fight against corruption, which undermines the efficiency of the state apparatus and public confidence in public institutions, remains one of the critical present-day tasks. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to identify the available possibilities and real practice of law enforcement of the norms on investigative prevention, the practical significance of this institution and its potential. Design/methodology/approach The study investigated theoretical materials on criminological prevention, legislative norms and available law enforcement practice. Findings It was discovered that, in general, the available statutory regulation is insufficient for the full-fledged practical implementation of the potential of investigative prevention. An exception is specialised prevention, assigned as one of the main tasks to the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Combating Corruption. Proposals have been formulated to improve anti-corruption investigative prevention in other bodies of pre-trial investigation, considering the identified risks. Originality/value The uniqueness of the situation lies in the fact that the existence of the institution of investigative prevention, in fact, is limited to the post-Soviet space. The elimination of formalism in the approach to this method of crime prevention can contribute to greater efficiency in the fight against crime, including corruption.

Optimization of the Motion Algorithm and Reduction of the External Dynamic Load of the Machinery Actuator in Translational and Rotational Modes

This article deals with the theoretical preconditions for creating a high-performance, universal earthmoving vehicle with continuous motion that can create long grooves of different depths and widths in the soil using a single actuator. For this purpose, a new symmetrical rotor actuator was developed, which operates in translational and rotational modes due to the two-level actuator with a double-swivel mounting on the base chassis, instead of the traditional single-swivel mounting. Its use eliminates the possibility of leveling the thickness of the shavings when digging the soil. The rotor-actuator-movement algorithm at the front part was developed from a combination of vehicle movement and cyclic-lateral-actuator movement. In real practice, this means digging up the soil with even shavings. The implementation of the developed algorithm in the physical model of the symmetrical actuator confirmed the possibility of balancing the thickness of the shavings, which are cut by the rotor buckets with up to 10% accuracy. The difference between the results in determining the thickness of the shavings analytically and experimentally is 12% with a confidence interval of 0.95.

Communicative Competences of Civil Servants in Service State

The purpose of the paper is to specify the definition of communicative competence, civil servant essential to the service (customer-centered) state and methods of their formation. The authors analyze the scientific views as well as the advanced international and Russian experience of forming a customer-oriented communicative competence in the governmental agencies and business structures. It was revealed that the new communicative competence of the public officer is related to the providing of public services and expressed by the skills to identify and fulfill the needs of citizens in direct contact with them. The emotional and digital competencies are emphasized. The latter is expressed in the skill of consulting citizens with the newest digital technologies in front offices. The authors found that in foreign experience the formation of communicative competence is carried out largely by activity methods – in the workplace in real practice, whyle in Russia – by simulation methods that only imitate real conditions.

PEMANFAATAN MEDIA QUIZIZZ PADA LATIHAN SOAL UNTUK MENDORONG KEAKTIFAN BELAJAR SISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING [THE UTILIZATION OF QUIZIZZ MEDIA IN PROBLEMS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ LEARNING ACTIVENESS IN ONLINE LEARNING]

<p>This paper investigates student learning activeness as an important part of the formation and development of student potential. The aim of this paper is to describe the use of quizzes in lesson plans (practice questions) to encourage student activeness in online learning. Doing a <span>field practicum program </span>online presents its own challenges for teachers. One of them is related to the responses of students who are less active in learning. The solution applied is to use technology media for learning, namely using <em>Quizizz</em> to do practice exercises online. Divided into 10 implementation steps, the initial 8 steps are general steps such as making an online quiz on <em>Quizizz</em> while the last 2 steps are an adaptation done by the teacher himself. The implementation of this media in doing exercises shows that students are encouraged to be actively involved in learning. It can be seen in the attitude of those who are actively discussing (question &amp; answer). This emphasizes the real practice of a Christian teacher in living his salvation through holistic learning design, for example by utilizing technology in the classroom to encourage active student involvement. This research has many weaknesses such as data validity, problem deepening, and technical problems in using <em>Quizziz</em>. This can be an evaluation and input for writers and readers.</p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA ABSTRACT: </strong>Paper ini dibuat untuk melihat hubungan keaktifan belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran sebagai bagian penting dalam pembentukan dan pengembangan potensi siswa. Tujuan paper ini adalah untuk memaparkan pemanfaatan <em>Quizizz</em> dalam pembelajaran untuk mendorong keaktifan siswa dalam pembelajaran <em>online</em>. PPL yang dilaksanakan secara <em>online</em> memberikan tantangan tersendiri bagi pengajar, di antaranya: berkaitan dengan respons siswa yang kurang aktif dalam pembelajaran. Solusi yang diterapkan adalah memanfaatkan media teknologi untuk pembelajaran yaitu menggunakan <em>Quizizz</em> untuk melakukan latihan soal secara <em>online</em>. Dibagi menjadi 10 langkah penerapan, 8 langkah awal merupakan langkah umum seperti membuat kuis <em>online</em> pada <em>Quizizz</em> sedangkan 2 langkah terakhir merupakan adaptasi yang dilakukan oleh pengajar sendiri. Pengimplementasian media ini dalam melakukan latihan soal menunjukan adanya dorongan untuk siswa dapat terlibat aktif di dalam pembelajaran. Terlihat dari sikap mereka yang aktif berdiskusi (tanya &amp; jawab). Hal ini menekankan praktik nyata seorang pengajar Kristen dalam menghidupi keselamatannya melalui perancangan pembelajaran yang holistik misalnya dengan memanfaatkan teknologi di kelas untuk mendorong keterlibatan aktif siswa. Penelitian ini memiliki banyak kelemahan seperti kevalidan data, pendalaman masalah, serta gangguan teknis dalam penggunaan <em>Quizizz</em>. Hal ini dapat menjadi evaluasi dan masukan bagi penulis maupun pembaca.</p>

Standard operating procedures in work of nursing staff as way to prevent infections associated with provision of medical care

In the conditions of modern realities of domestic healthcare, more and more attention is paid to the quality of medical care provided by both doctors and paramedical personnel. In order to minimize risks when performing routine medical procedures, it is necessary to create standard operating procedures that should help medical staff to provide high-quality and timely medical care in real practice. The article offers an answer to frequently asked questions regarding the development of standard operating procedures and an example of a standard operating procedure for the rehabilitation of the tracheobronchial tree and tracheostomy care.

A new delivery device for benralizumab (autoinjector, pen-injector device) in the clinical practice of treating severe eosinophilic asthma: Conclusion of the Expert Council

The emergence of new means of administering genetically-engineered biological drugs, such as an autoinjector (pen injector device), can positively affect the organizational aspects of treating patients with severe eosinophilic asthma (SA) who need biological therapy.The aim. To determine the place of a new delivery device for benralizumab (autoinjector, pen injector device) in the clinical practice of treating eosinophilic SA.Results. The expert council considered the results of the latest clinical studies and real practice data on the use of genetically-engineered biological drugs in the form of an autoinjector. The experts discussed the safety and efficacy of this delivery device and recommended considering the possibility of switching eosinophilic SA patients to self-administration of genetically-engineered biological drugs (autoinjector form) at home. This treatment tactic is especially relevant in the current epidemiological situation since it will reduce the risks of infection compared to planned medical care in inpatient or outpatient treatment settings and reduce the burden for healthcare workers.Conclusion. The practice of switching eosinophilic SA patients to self-administration of biologics in the form of an autoinjector (pen injector device) can improve the adherence to biological therapy and quality of life of this group of patients.

The Implementation of Communicative Language Teaching Approach in Selected Secondary School: Nepalese Teachers' Perspective

Throughout the history of second/foreign language teaching, several methods and approaches have been developed. Among them, Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has been a popularly practiced method in the modern context as there are a large number of teachers around the world who claim that they are using CLT. However, previous studies revealed that there is a discrepancy between their claim and their performance in real practice. Therefore, this research aims at exploring the perceptions of Secondary-level English teachers towards the CLT method along with the activities they use and the challenges they encounter. Using a qualitative descriptive inquiry, a close-ended questionnaire was sent via e-mail to the four purposively selected teachers teaching in public Secondary-schools in Kanchanpur, Nepal. In addition, an interview protocol was used with Four of the teachers. The findings of the study revealed that the teachers had positive perceptions towards the CLT method. However, the present study also highlighted that the teachers did not involve many communicative activities which are essentially needed for the successful implementation of the method. This study further exposed that the participants seem encountered several challenges while implementing the CLT method which is quite similar to the challenges faced by the teachers in the region. These results emphasized that the teachers should try to contextualize and maximize communicative activities amidst the challenges.

Influence of standard heart failure therapy on readmission rate: opportunities and limitations in modern clinical practice

This review considers the clinical and epidemiological significance of hospitalizations for decompensated heart failure, as well as using it as an indicator of therapy effectiveness. The data on the frequency of using medications that reduce the hospitalization risk in randomized clinical trials and in real practice are presented. The reasons for inadequate prescription of drugs for the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and their use in insufficient doses, which include therapeutic inertness and physiological limitations, as well as the need to introduce drugs with alternative mechanisms of action into clinical practice, are iscussed.