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Ak, Oguz; Kutlu, Birgul – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2017
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of traditional, 2D and 3D game-based environments assessed by student achievement scores and to reveal student perceptions of the value of these learning environments. A total of 60 university students from the Faculty of Education who were registered in three sections of a required…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Games, Educational Games, Instructional Effectiveness
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Siewiorek, Anna; Gegenfurtner, Andreas; Lainema, Timo; Saarinen, Eeli; Lehtinen, Erno – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
The objective of this study is to elucidate new information on the possibility of leadership training through business computer-simulation gaming in a virtual working context. In the study, a business-simulation gaming session was organised for graduate students ("n"?=?26). The participants played the simulation game in virtual teams…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Games, Leadership Styles, Graduate Students
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Hwang, Gwo-Jen; Sung, Han-Yu; Hung, Chun-Ming; Yang, Li-Hsueh; Huang, Iwen – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
Educational computer games have been recognized as being a promising approach for motivating students to learn. Nevertheless, previous studies have shown that without proper learning strategies or supportive models, the learning achievement of students might not be as good as expected. In this study, a knowledge engineering approach is proposed…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Educational Games, Elementary School Science, Science Instruction
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Bai, Haiyan; Pan, Wei; Hirumi, Astusi; Kebritchi, Mansureh – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2012
This research study assessed the effectiveness of a three-dimensional mathematics game, DimensionM, through a pretest-posttest control group quasi-experimental design. Participants consisted of 437 eighth graders. The classrooms were randomly assigned either to the treatment group that utilized DimensionM as a supplement to regular classroom…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Learning Motivation, Algebra, Control Groups