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Using Game-Based Learning with Kinect Technology in Foreign Language Education Course
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Yükseltürk, Erman; Altiok, Serhat; Baser, Zeynep – Educational Technology & Society, 2018
The present study investigates the effects of game-based language learning with Kinect technology on students' self-efficacy beliefs and attitudes toward English. The study was conducted at a state university located in Central Turkey. Foreign language education is promoted in Turkey, yet because of several factors, among which weekly hours of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Educational Games
The Impact of Simulated Interviews for Individuals with Intellectual Disability
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Walker, Zachary; Vasquez, Eleazar; Wienke, Wilfred – Educational Technology & Society, 2016
The purpose of this research study was to explore the efficacy of role-playing and coaching in mixed-reality environments for the acquisition and generalization of social skills leading to successful job interview performance. Using a multiple baseline across participants design, five young adults with intellectual disability practiced…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Role Playing, Coaching (Performance), Interpersonal Competence
The Effectiveness Evaluation among Different Player-Matching Mechanisms in a Multi-Player Quiz Game
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Tsai, Fu-Hsing – Educational Technology & Society, 2016
This study aims to investigate whether different player-matching mechanisms in educational multi-player online games (MOGs) can affect students' learning performance, enjoyment perception and gaming behaviors. Based on the multi-player quiz game, TRIS-Q, developed by Tsai, Tsai and Lin (2015) using a free player-matching (FPM) mechanism, the same…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Scoring, Computer Games
The Influences of the 2D Image-Based Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality on Student Learning
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Liou, Hsin-Hun; Yang, Stephen J. H.; Chen, Sherry Y.; Tarng, Wernhuar – Educational Technology & Society, 2017
Virtual reality (VR) learning environments can provide students with concepts of the simulated phenomena, but users are not allowed to interact with real elements. Conversely, augmented reality (AR) learning environments blend real-world environments so AR could enhance the effects of computer simulation and promote students' realistic experience.…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Simulated Environment, Teaching Methods
A Model for the Design of Puzzle-Based Games Including Virtual and Physical Objects
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Melero, Javier; Hernandez-Leo, Davinia – Educational Technology & Society, 2014
Multiple evidences in the Technology-Enhanced Learning domain indicate that Game-Based Learning can lead to positive effects in students' performance and motivation. Educational games can be completely virtual or can combine the use of physical objects or spaces in the real world. However, the potential effectiveness of these approaches…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Educational Games, Puzzles, Teaching Methods
Learning-by-Teaching: Designing Teachable Agents with Intrinsic Motivation
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Zhao, Guopeng; Ailiya; Shen, Zhiqi – Educational Technology & Society, 2012
Teachable agent is a type of pedagogical agent which instantiates Learning-by-Teaching theory through simulating a "naive" learner in order to motivate students to teach it. This paper discusses the limitation of existing teachable agents and incorporates intrinsic motivation to the agent model to enable teachable agents with initiative…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Learning