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Shute, Valerie; Rahimi, Seyedahmad; Smith, Ginny – Grantee Submission, 2019
Well-designed digital games hold promise as effective learning environments. However, designing games that support both learning and engagement without disrupting flow is quite tricky. In addition to including various game design features (e.g., interactive problem solving, adaptive challenges, and player control of gameplay) to engage players,…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Educational Games, Educational Technology
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Sao Pedro, Michael A.; Gobert, Janice D.; Baker, Ryan S. – Grantee Submission, 2014
We explore in this paper if automated scaffolding delivered via a pedagogical agent within a simulation can help students acquire data collection inquiry skills. Our initial analyses revealed that such scaffolding was effective for helping students who initially did not know two specific skills, designing controlled experiments and testing stated…
Descriptors: Automation, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Data Collection