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Jensen, Erik Ottar; Hanghøj, Thorkild – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2020
This paper presents empirical findings from a qualitative study on Minecraft as a mathematical tool and learning environment. Even though Minecraft has been used for several years in classrooms around the world, there is a lack of detailed empirical studies of how students learn subject-related content by working with the game. This study is based…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Student Attitudes, Video Games
Czauderna, André; Guardiola, Emmanuel – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2019
The field of game design for educational content lacks a focus on methodologies that merge gameplay and learning. Existing methodologies typically fall short in three ways: they neglect the unfolding of gameplay through players' actions over a short period of time as a significant unit of analysis; they lack a common consideration of game and…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Instructional Design, Literacy, Refugees
Arnab, Sylvester; Clarke, Samantha; Morini, Luca – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2019
This article discusses the application of game design thinking as a learning process for scaffolding co-creativity in Higher Education based on the GameChangers initiative (gamify.org.uk) part-funded by the Higher Education Funding Council of England (HEFCE). Taking into account the relationship between play, technology and learning, the game…
Descriptors: Creativity, Video Games, Design, Teaching Methods
López Carrillo, Dolores; Calonge García, Amelia; Rodríguez Laguna, Teresa; Ros Magán, Germán; Lebrón Moreno, José Alberto – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2019
Pre-service teachers frequently express negative prejudices towards science and the methodologies traditionally used during their training. Gamification is a booming technology based on combining the psychological aspects, mechanics and dynamics of a game in non-ludic environments. The use of gamification has shown good outcomes in terms of…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teaching Methods, Instructional Innovation, Educational Games
Mozelius, Peter; Fagerström, Andreas; Söderquist, Max – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2017
Game-based learning has been a strong emerging trend in the 21st century, but several research studies on game-based learning reports that the educational potential of games has not been fully realised. Many educational games do not combine learning outcomes with entertaining gameplay. At the same time as there is a tendency to digitise and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Games, Student Motivation, Knowledge Level
Sánchez-Mena, Antonio; Martí-Parreño, José; Aldás-Manzano, Joaquín – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2017
Educational video games (EVGs) are gaining momentum as a means of increasing students' motivation in their learning process. Nevertheless, teachers might face several barriers that dissuade them from using educational video games in their courses. This study analyses factors affecting teachers' behavioural intention to use educational video games…
Descriptors: Video Games, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Teaching Methods
Fotaris, Panagiotis; Mastoras, Theodoros; Leinfellner, Richard; Rosunally, Yasmine – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2016
Conventional taught learning practices often experience difficulties in keeping students motivated and engaged. Video games, however, are very successful at sustaining high levels of motivation and engagement through a set of tasks for hours without apparent loss of focus. In addition, gamers solve complex problems within a gaming environment…
Descriptors: Programming, Teaching Methods, Learner Engagement, Incentives
Obikwelu, Chinedu; Read, Janet; Sim, Gavin – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2013
For a child to learn through Problem-Solving in Serious games, the game scaffolding mechanism has to be effective. Scaffolding is based on the Vygotzkian Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) concept which refers to the distance between the actual development level as determined by independent problem solving and the level of potential development as…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Learning Strategies, Child Development