Ludilearn

About Ludilearn

This plugin is provided by Pimenko, Moodle Certified Partner, Moodle Core Contributor.

What's New (2026)

• Reactive UI — Game elements (score, badge, progression, avatar, ranking) now update automatically in real time, without requiring a page reload. Particularly impactful for H5P activities, where progress is now instantly reflected.
• Individual game element assignment — Teachers can now override the assigned game element for any specific learner directly from the report, regardless of the course attribution mode. Changes are saved instantly.
• Reset automatic assignment — In automatic mode, teachers can reset a learner's game element assignment so they retake the HEXAD-12 questionnaire. The learner's progress (grades, completions) is fully preserved.

Proven Pedagogical Benefits

• Enhanced learning motivation: Research shows greatest impact on initially less motivated learners
• Personalized engagement: Each learner receives game elements matching their individual motivational profile
• Progressive impact: Benefits build up over time as learners engage with adapted game elements
• Balanced learning experience: Flexibility to combine gamified and non-gamified activities based on pedagogical needs
• Evidence-based results: Validated with 2,000+ learners across 29 institutions
• Differentiated effects: Adapts to various learner profiles, avoiding the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all gamification
• Teacher control: Multiple attribution modes allow precise pedagogical alignment

Key Features

Adaptive Gamification:

• Based on the HEXAD-12 model to identify each learner’s player profile
• Integrated 12-question questionnaire for automatic personalization
• Intelligent attribution algorithm derived from academic research

6 Distinct Game Elements:

• Score: Dynamic point system with multipliers and completion bonuses
• Badge: Three-tier rewards (Gold, Silver, Bronze) with bonus achievements
• Progression: Visual journey tracking through course content
• Avatar: Customizable representation with unlockable elements
• Timer: Add excitement to quizzes with optional penalties
• Ranking: Anonymous performance comparison

Flexible Attribution Modes:

• Automatic: Attribution based on player profile (adaptive gamification)
• Manual: Single choice for the entire course
• By Section: Section-by-section customization

Individual Learner Management (new 2026):

• Override any learner's game element from the tracking report, regardless of course mode
• Reset automatic assignment: learner retakes HEXAD-12 at next login, progress preserved
• Option to disable gamification for individual learners ("Non gamified")

Reactive Interface (new 2026):

• Game elements update automatically within seconds — no manual page reload required
• Especially impactful for H5P activities

Design and Customization:

• 3 visual universes available: School, Professional, and High School
• Intuitive and responsive interface
• Enhanced navigation between sections and activities
• Option to disable gamification for specific activities

Moodle Integration:

• Compatible with all standard Moodle activities and resources
• Uses native grading and completion systems
• Detailed tracking report for teachers
• Personal data protection (GDPR compliant)

Technical Requirements:

• Moodle 4.1 or higher
• Activity completion tracking enabled in Moodle
• Compatible with Boost theme and derivatives
• Simple installation via Moodle interface or manually

Support and Maintenance by Pimenko (Official Moodle Partner):

• Comprehensive documentation available
• Regular updates
• Professional technical support
• Active community

Adaptation algorithm and scientific expertise

LudiLearn integrates an adaptation algorithm developed by the SICAL team of the LIRIS laboratory. This algorithm is based on data collected during experiments carried out with middle-school students from the educational institution of Lyon (France). The laboratory also contributed its expertise to the design of the game elements.

Scientific contact: Pr. Élise Lavoué (elise.lavoue@univ-lyon3.fr); Pr. Audrey Serna (audrey.serna@insa-lyon.fr)
Publications available at the LudiMoodle+ project website: https://ludimoodle.universite-lyon.fr

Development of the plugin by 

Pimenko is an official Moodle Partner specialising in the development and creation of e-learning solutions. With a team of experienced developers and e-learning experts, we are committed to creating innovative, high quality plugins that enhance the Moodle experience for educators and learners. Pimenko provides Ludilearn plugin development and Moodle technical expertise alongside the project partners.