The use of game-like elements in non-game contexts, commonly known as gamification, is gaining traction in various fields, especially in education. This thesis investigates the origin, principles and key elements of gamification and deals with its application within the teaching environment, especially in IT education. In the second chapter, the paper discusses the history of gamification and explains its basic principles and game elements that can be integrated into educational frameworks. Particular attention is paid to the role of gamification in educational environments, with a focus on online learning platforms and tools such as Kahoot! and Gimkit. In the third chapter, practical examples of gamification in computer science classes are presented, and below, the advantages and disadvantages of gamification are emphasized. The fifth chapter provides an insight into the research and its results, research was conducted that included the demographic analysis of the respondents the evaluation of their experiences, and the perspective of using gamification in teaching. The results confirm that while gamification has various advantages such as increased student engagement and motivation, it also carries potential disadvantages, including the risk of successful learning and a focus on rewards rather than educational outcomes.