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『遊戲化』Gamification 是近年的一個設計趨勢，其目的是為了將各種生活、教育、和商業的應用，加入遊戲般的使用情境和經驗。這類的設計方式，可以增進使用動機，並降低使用者的學習困難度。

『群眾外包』Crowdsourcing，或『用戶產生內容』User-Generated Contents，是 Web 2.0 的主軸之一。使用者的積極參與，所貢獻之內容與活力，對於社群網路、教育方式，甚至到家電產品等，都有長足的影響。

本課程希望透過團隊合作的方式，以行動裝置、網路應用為出發點，交錯運用『群眾外包』與『遊戲化』之技巧，來達到解決實際問題的目的。類似的計畫可參考如 NanoDoc (http://nanodoc.org)。

本課程採『翻轉課堂』的方式進行，也就是學生需要在課堂前預先學習指定內容，課程本身則為一系列的討論、發想。在課程的期間，期培養同學專案管理和溝通之能力，以充分落實互相學習的目標。

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Gamification is a design strategy that aims at applying game-like elements to non-game contexts. It is an emerging trend in business, education and social sciences that can improve user experience and levels of engagement if applied correctly.

Crowdsourcing is another design element that, starting from the Web 2.0 era, user-generated contents have become an integral component in various aspects in education, social networks, and even connected appliances.

This class aims at teaching how to employ Gamification and Crowd Sourcing techniques using ubiquitous technologies, such as mobile devices and web applications. One example of Gamification in Crowdsourcing is the cancer fighting NanoDoc simulator (http://nanodoc.org/). It involves the public in coming up with the design of new nanovehicles to combat cancer.

Please note that this is a "flipped" project-based class. That means that students are required to work through assigned readings and videos at home, and discuss and work on group projects during class. Students will also receive a crash course in soft skills, including communication, collaboration, presentations and project management.