Discussion document on learner gamification styles for use in learner centric content design. Adapted models of Gamification User types developed by Andrzej Marcsiewski and Kolb's learning cycle.

1. Learner centric design: gamification
user profiles and learning styles
blended
Prepared by An Coppens
www.gamificationnation.com

2. Gamification user profiles
Source: Andrzej Marcziewski

3. Kolb learning styles

4. Learning and gamification styles
combined

5. Abstract
conceptualisation
Active
Experimentation
Solving
problems
Making
decisions
Reasoning
deductively
Defining
problems
Being logical
"Hands-on" and
theory
Analogies
Specific problems
Tests hypothesis
Best answer
Works alone
Problem solving
Technical over
interpersonal

6. Concrete
experimentation
Reflective
observation
Being imaginative
Understanding
people
Recognising
problems
Brainstorming
Being open-minded
Real life experience and
discussion
Imaginative
More than one possible
solution
Brainstorming and
groupwork
Observe rather than do
Alternatives
Background information

7. Getting things
done
Leading
Taking risks
Initiating
Being adaptable
and practical
Active
experimentation
Concrete
experience
"Hands-on" and concrete
Wants to do
Discovery method
Sets
objectives/schedules
Asks questions fearlessly
Challenges theories
Adaptable
Receive information
from others
Gut feeling rather than
logic

8. Reflective
observation
Abstract
conceptualisation
Planning
Creating models
Defining
problems
Developing
theories
Being patient
Theories and facts
Theoretical models
and graphs
Talk about rationale
rather than do
Lectures
Numbers
Defines problems
Logical Formats