Exploring the Synergetic Effects of Background Music, Gaminfication, and Interactive Learning in Smart Classrooms Ecosystem

Abstract

This study explores diverse synergetic potential of integrated soft background music, gamification and interactive learning methodologies within the smart classroom ecosystem.  It examines the significance of Soft background sound and gamification as pedagogical elements that stimulate the affective domain of learners expediting consequential increase retention among them. The study adopts Kraiger’s “Model of Course Performance” as a framework to pilot the work. Thus, the research deploys an online survey on selected students’ in Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning Centre (ABU-DLC) for its primary data collation. From our analysis, the integration of soft background music and gamification elements with interactive technologies fosters pragmatic learning, critical thinking, and boost long term memory for long-lasting comprehension among learners. It concludes that soft background music, gamification and smart interactive techniques are indispensable learning mechanisms in online classroom system. Therefore, the ability of educators to rightly utilize them would enhance students’ performance.