Resumen

ROSAS-FUENTES, Deybi; ROSAS-FUENTES, Fidel  y  HUISA-BUSTAMANTE, Royer O.. Educational gamification in university teaching and learning: a literature review on innovation and academic motivation. Espacios [online]. 2026, vol.47, n.1, pp.306-320.  Epub 28-Feb-2026. ISSN 0798-1015.  https://doi.org/10.48082/espacios-a26v47n01r06.

This article presents a literature review of the application of gamification in university teaching, based on 20 studies from Scopus and SciELO (2018-2025). The results show that gamification enhances motivation, engagement, and academic performance while strengthening self-regulation and teacher-student interaction. Five key areas stand out: pedagogical innovation, motivation, digital competencies, gamified design, and academic impact. Despite its benefits, challenges persist regarding teacher training, institutional resources, and time management.

Palabras clave : educational gamification; teaching-learning; higher education; academic motivation; pedagogical innovation.

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