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Mavridis, Apostolos; Katmada, Aikaterini; Tsiatsos, Thrasyvoulos – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2017
This study examined the effects of using an online flexible educational game on students' attitude towards mathematics as compared to the traditional method of solving mathematical problems. Moreover, the study assessed the learning effectiveness of the game and investigated potential gender differences in the game's effectiveness on changing…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Educational Technology, Student Attitudes, Mathematics Instruction
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Wu, Chia-Jung; Chen, Gwo-Dong; Huang, Chi-Wen – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2014
EFL learners in Taiwan have a low-level communication ability because many learners are still not provided opportunities to use language for genuine communication in classrooms and receive insufficient language input due to the environment. This study examines the use of digital board game language learning set in a task-collaborative platform,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Educational Games
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Abramovich, Samuel; Schunn, Christian; Higashi, Ross Mitsuo – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2013
Educational Badges are touted as an alternative assessment that can increase learner motivation. We considered two distinct models for educational badges; merit badges and videogame achievements. To begin unpacking the relationship between badges and motivation, we conducted a study using badges within an intelligent-tutor system for teaching…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Prior Learning, Alternative Assessment, Expertise
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Dickey, Michele D. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2005
Computer and video games are a prevalent form of entertainment in which the purpose of the design is to engage players. Game designers incorporate a number of strategies and tactics for engaging players in "gameplay." These strategies and tactics may provide instructional designers with new methods for engaging learners. This investigation…
Descriptors: Video Games, Instructional Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology