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Lukosch, Heide; Kurapati, Shalini; Groen, Daan; Verbraeck, Alexander – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2017
Games have been successfully used in educational settings for many years. Still, it is not known in detail which factors influence the use and effectiveness of educational games. The game environment, its technology, and other game mechanics are factors directly linked to the game itself. The player's experience with the subject of the game and/or…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Cultural Differences, Cultural Background, Educational Games
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Murphrey, Theresa Pesl; Rutherford, Tracy A.; Doerfert, David L.; Edgar, Leslie D.; Edgar, Don W. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2014
Educational technology continues to expand with multi-user virtual environments (e.g., Second Lifeā„¢) being the latest technology. Understanding a virtual environment's usability can enhance educational planning and effective use. Usability includes the interaction quality between an individual and the item being assessed. The purpose was to assess…
Descriptors: Usability, Virtual Classrooms, Agricultural Colleges, Agricultural Education
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Liu, Xiufeng – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2006
Based on current theories of chemistry learning, this study intends to test a hypothesis that computer modeling enhanced hands-on chemistry laboratories are more effective than hands-on laboratories or computer modeling laboratories alone in facilitating high school students' understanding of chemistry concepts. Thirty-three high school chemistry…
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Hands on Science, Computer Simulation, Quasiexperimental Design