Towards Understanding Views on Combining Videos and Gamification in Software Engineering Training

ACM/IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering: Companion Proceedings (ICSE-Companion) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Pasan Peiris, Matthias Galster, Antonija Mitrović, Sanna K. Malinen, Raul Vincent LUMAPAS, Jay Holland
DOI: 10.1145/3774748.3795685
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Abstract

Watching training videos passively leads to superficial learning. Adding gamification can increase engagement. We study how software engineering students and industry practitioners view gamifying video-based training. We conducted a survey with students and professionals. Students and professionals share similar perceptions toward video-based training in general and support combining gamification and video-based training. Our findings can inform the design of gamified training solutions for software engineers.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Educational Games and Gamification Teaching and Learning Programming Software Engineering Techniques and Practices

Publication details

Journal / source
ACM/IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering: Companion Proceedings (ICSE-Companion)
Pages
475–477
Publication date
12 April 2026
Language
EN