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Direct linkGorman, Garry; McKelvey, Nigel; Dowling, Thomas C. – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2022
This paper describes a growth mind-set intervention with Junior Cycle Coding students in a disadvantaged school in Ireland. This intervention builds on the work of O'Rourke et al. (2016) and applies findings to a computer programming setting where gamification is used to incentivise growth mind-set behaviour in students learning to code. Data…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Coding, Computer Science Education, Disadvantaged Schools
Grey, Simon; Grey, David; Gordon, Neil; Purdy, Jon – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2017
This paper offers an approach to designing game-based learning experiences inspired by the Mechanics-Dynamics-Aesthetics (MDA) model (Hunicke et al., 2004) and the elemental tetrad model (Schell, 2008) for game design. A case for game based learning as an active and social learning experience is presented including arguments from both teachers and…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Educational Games, Models, Active Learning
Roodt, Sumarie; Ryklief, Yusuf – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2019
Educators have started exploring the potential of digital game-based learning (DGBL) to enhance the learning experience of students. The objective of this experimental research was to explore the potential of DGBL to improve the academic efficiency among vocational education students in South Africa. Students were separated into two groups, an…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Vocational Education, Academic Achievement, Foreign Countries
Gatzoulis, Christos – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2020
This paper presents a pilot study on the evaluation of instruments for data gathering for an epistemic game development competition for high school students. The initial results show that a significant percentage of the students who participated in the competition appear to exhibit a skillset of professional attitude, software-related knowledge,…
Descriptors: Epistemology, Teaching Methods, Game Based Learning, Computer Software
