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Reconceptualizing Games for Integrating Computational Thinking and Science as Practice: Collaborative Agent-Based Disciplinarily-Integrated Games
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Clark, Douglas B.; Sengupta, Pratim – Interactive Learning Environments, 2020
This paper situates a critical review of studies that we have conducted within the broader research literature to analyze the affordances of integrating modeling within disciplinarily-integrated games from computational thinking and science as practice perspectives. Across the studies, the analyses pursue two themes: (a) the role of agent-based…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Thinking Skills, Computer Games, Science Education
An In-Depth Analysis of the Interaction Transitions in a Collaborative Augmented Reality-Based Mathematic Game
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Cheng, Ya-Wen; Wang, Yuping; Cheng, I-Ling; Chen, Nian-Shing – Interactive Learning Environments, 2019
Collaborative learning has long been proved to be a crucial agent for enhancing students' social skills, problem-solving abilities and individual learning performance. Understanding how students move from one phase to another in their collaboration process can inform educators of how best to facilitate such learning. However, this is still an area…
Descriptors: Interaction, Computer Simulation, Mathematics Activities, Computer Games
Enhance Learning on Software Project Management through a Role-Play Game in a Virtual World
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Maratou, Vicky; Chatzidaki, Eleni; Xenos, Michalis – Interactive Learning Environments, 2016
This article presents a role-play game for software project management (SPM) in a three-dimensional online multiuser virtual world. The Opensimulator platform is used for the creation of an immersive virtual environment that facilitates students' collaboration and realistic interaction, in order to manage unexpected events occurring during the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Simulation, Program Development, Teaching Methods
Exploring the Effects of Integrating Self-Explanation into a Multi-User Game on the Acquisition of Scientific Concepts
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Hsu, Chung-Yuan; Tsai, Chin-Chung; Wang, Hung-Yuan – Interactive Learning Environments, 2016
The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of embedding collaboration into a game with a self-explanation design for supporting the acquisition of light and shadow concepts. The participants were 184 fourth graders who were randomly assigned to three conditions: a solitary mode of the game with self-explanation, a collaborative mode with…
Descriptors: Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Cooperative Learning, Grade 4
Facilitating Effective Digital Game-Based Learning Behaviors and Learning Performances of Students Based on a Collaborative Knowledge Construction Strategy
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Sung, Han-Yu; Hwang, Gwo-Jen – Interactive Learning Environments, 2018
Researchers have recognized the potential of educational computer games in improving students' learning engagement and outcomes; however, facilitating effective learning behaviors during the gaming process remains an important and challenging issue. In this paper, a collaborative knowledge construction strategy was incorporated into an educational…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Games, Teaching Methods
Development of an Effective Educational Computer Game Based on a Mission Synchronization-Based Peer-Assistance Approach
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Chang, Shao-Chen; Hwang, Gwo-Jen – Interactive Learning Environments, 2017
In this study, a mission synchronization-based peer-assistance approach is proposed to improve students' learning performance in digital game-based learning activities. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, an experiment has been conducted in an elementary school natural science course to examine the participants' learning…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Games, Peer Relationship, Cooperative Learning