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The Stash gamification plugins enable teachers to hide items in secret parts of their Moodle courses, that learners can find and collect in an inventory

Have you ever won a prize in a raffle, found a forgotten banknote in an old coat pocket or received a voucher for a free meal out? Small treats, but they really brighten your day. Game designers incorporate similar surprises, and these hidden treasures, known as tokens or ‘stash’ can be picked up, traded in or exchanged as players progress through various levels. 

In recent years, gamification, often defined as “The use of game elements and game design techniques in non-game contexts” has become a popular strategy for increasing learner engagement. Aware of the links between gaming and learning, Adrian Greeve and Fred Massart, current and former Moodle HQ team members, developed a set of plugins that allow teachers to gamify their course with collectable items: Stash. Simple, effective and widely used, the Stash…