The Legends of Elendor: Educational Gamification as an Influential Factor in Academic Flow and Academic Performance in Socially Depressed Communities

Secondary education needs to find learning strategies that favor student engagement, particularly in socially deprived communities. The objective of this study is analyze the influence gamification on educational flow and academic performance. A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test has been carried out with 207 secondary school students compares gamified cooperative method directive teaching methodology. results show statistically significant differences perceived class performance group. In addition, it analyzed whether these improvements vary according sex, proving methodology just as effective for girls boys. It concluded game systems achieved engagement because they perceive tasks enjoyable immersive.