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DeArmond, Marc C.; Shelton, Brett E.; Hsu, Yu-Chang – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2022
While some research suggests South Korea has fallen behind other developed nations with regard to publishing and using serious games in the classroom, Korean interest in video games remains extremely high. Due to a number of cultural, social, and technological factors, esports was primed to become a significant force in Korean culture and received…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Games, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology
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Alawajee, Omar; Delafield-Butt, Jonathan – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2021
Empirical evidence suggests game-based learning (GBL) as a potentially engaging form of contemporary learning. With the increase in the use of Minecraft, a sandbox computer game in open-world format, there has been a concurrent rise in the level of interest in investigating the role of Minecraft in social and academic learning. Minecraft is…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Video Games, Instructional Effectiveness, Learner Engagement
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Zielinski, Dianne – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2019
As part of a final project for a general psychology course, students were required to play a game, either digital/video or on a board. Students selected their own games, and were asked to identify psychological principles in their game play. Topics included the brain, sensation and perception, human development, learning, motivation, intelligence,…
Descriptors: Games, Concept Formation, College Students, Psychology
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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
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Moseley, Alex – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2018
The use of real contexts in learning has been of central interest to educational developments such as experiential learning, case studies, work placements and simulations. They centre around the benefits of putting students in realistic situations, using real tools to solve real/realistic problems. A growing number of learning games are making use…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Context Effect, Relevance (Education), Teaching Methods
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Moffat, David C.; Crombie, William; Shabalina, Olga – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2017
It is said that playing video games might make people more creative. There is some evidence of an association, but no so far general theory about any psychological causes, or other key factors. In this study, we test the possibility that different sorts of video games may have different effects, on different types of creativity; or none at all.…
Descriptors: Video Games, Creativity, Teaching Methods, Creative Thinking
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Wiggins, Bradley E. – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2016
This article examines the use of both game-based learning (GBL) and gamification in tertiary education. This study focuses specifically on the use of games and/or simulations as well as familiarity with gamification strategies by communication faculty. Research questions concentrate on the rate, frequency, and usage of digital and non-digital…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Simulated Environment, Video Games, Educational Games
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Bozkurt, Aras; Durak, Gürhan – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2018
Gamification is an innovative approach that aims to increase users' engagement and motivation and provide sustainable experiences. It has recently become widely known and is an approach that is being used in many fields. This article intends to identify and map trends and patterns in gamification research. For this purpose, this article employs a…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Games, Literature Reviews, Educational Research
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Stewart, Mary K.; Hagood, Danielle; Ching, Cynthia Carter – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2017
This article examines two communities of youth who play an online game that integrates physical activity into virtual game play. Participating youth from two research sites--an urban middle school and a suburban junior high school--wore FitBits that tracked their physical activity and then integrated their real-world energy into game-world…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Simulated Environment, Video Games, Urban Schools
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Weintrop, David; Holbert, Nathan; Horn, Michael S.; Wilensky, Uri – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2016
Video games offer an exciting opportunity for learners to engage in computational thinking in informal contexts. This paper describes a genre of learning environments called constructionist video games that are especially well suited for developing learners' computational thinking skills. These games blend features of conventional video games with…
Descriptors: Video Games, Constructivism (Learning), Computation, Thinking Skills
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Alshammari, Ali; Whittinghill, David – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2015
Single and multiplayer serious Kinect games have been used in many different areas, including education. Due to its relative newness as a technology, a dearth of literature exists concerning the requirements for the use of Kinect games in educational settings. A comprehensive review was conducted to include various perspectives in order to provide…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Games, Literature Reviews, Video Games
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van Dijk, Tom; Spil, Ton; van der Burg, Sanne; Wenzler, Ivo; Dalmolen, Simon – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2015
Serious gaming is one of the newest developments in the world of learning and is gaining increasing attention within the business environment. Although many practitioners claim that serious gaming has more impact on demonstrated behaviour of trainees when compared to common presentations, little evidence exists. In this paper, the authors present…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Video Games, Teaching Methods, Behavior
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Dunbar, Norah E.; Jensen, Matthew L.; Miller, Claude H.; Bessarabova, Elena; Lee, Yu-Hao; Wilson, Scott N.; Elizondo, Javier; Adame, Bradley J.; Valacich, Joseph; Straub, Sara; Burgoon, Judee K.; Lane, Brianna; Piercy, Cameron W.; Wilson, David; King, Shawn; Vincent, Cindy; Schuetzler, Ryan M. – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2017
One of the benefits of using digital games for education is that games can provide feedback for learners to assess their situation and correct their mistakes. We conducted two studies to examine the effectiveness of different feedback design (timing, duration, repeats, and feedback source) in a serious game designed to teach learners about…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Video Games, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Finco, Mateus David; Reategui, Eliseo; Zaro, Milton Antonio; Sheehan, Dwayne D.; Katz, Larry – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2015
With the novelty of exergames, an alternative form of entertainment and exercise emerged especially for physical education (PE). While video games have been historically associated to problems such as obesity, social introversion and aggressive behavior, exergames brought a new perspective in which these cultural artifacts could contribute to…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Student Motivation, Educational Games, Video Games
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Szymanski, Antonia; Benus, Matthew – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2015
Educators, designers and curriculum creators are interested in developing educational experiences that replicate the fun aspect of video games to increase student intrinsic motivation. This aspect, which compels players to engage with the game and persist despite failing, has the potential to increase student academic success. Researchers used…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Video Games
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