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Game On! Investigating Digital Game-Based versus Gamified Learning in Higher Education
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Bawa, Papia – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2020
Today, there is growing interest in digital game-based learning (DGBL) due to the increase in the variety of educational and commercial games available. Literature indicates that video games in general have entertaining, motivational, and educational benefits. Despite this, there is a lack of research comparing game types to assess their value for…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Game Based Learning, Role Playing
A Computer-Based Game That Promotes Mathematics Learning More than a Conventional Approach
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McLaren, Bruce M.; Adams, Deanne M.; Mayer, Richard E.; Forlizzi, Jodi – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2017
Excitement about learning from computer-based games has been papable in recent years and has led to the development of many educational games. However, there are relatively few sound empirical studies in the scientific literature that have shown the benefits of learning mathematics from games as opposed to more traditional approaches. The…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Educational Games, Mathematics Instruction, Middle School Students
Game-Based Learning and Information Literacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Two Information Literacy Learning Experiences
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Wilson, Scott Neal; Engler, Caroline E.; Black, Jessica E.; Yager-Elorriaga, Derik K.; Thompson, William Michael; McConnell, Andrae; Cecena, Javier Elizondo; Ralston, Ryan; Terry, Robert A. – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2017
In the 21st century, students have access to a plethora of information. As such, the skills required to access and effectively sort through this information (information literacy skills) become ever more important for success in both academic and non-academic settings. This study sought to assess the efficacy of two educational games designed to…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Games, Information Literacy, Randomized Controlled Trials
Mental Rotation Ability and Computer Game Experience
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Gecu, Zeynep; Cagiltay, Kursat – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2015
Computer games, which are currently very popular among students, can affect different cognitive abilities. The purpose of the present study is to examine undergraduate students' experiences and preferences in playing computer games as well as their mental rotation abilities. A total of 163 undergraduate students participated. The results showed a…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Games, Teaching Methods
Behavioral Evaluation of Preference for Game-Based Teaching Procedures
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Marques, Leonardo Brandão; das Graças de Souza, Deisy – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2013
Recent research has evaluated the motivational functions of educational games and its potential role for the teaching of reading skills. Educational games must maintain their educational function retaining clear definitions of the teaching objectives and instructional methods. Reading skills can be broken down into more basic behavioral units.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developing Nations, Educational Games, Preferences