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Download full textMetcalf, Shari; Chen, Jason; Kamarainen, Amy; Frumin, Kim; Vickrey, Trisha; Grotzer, Tina; Dede, Chris – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2014
In incorporating technology in science education, some have expressed concern that the value added by technology is primarily due to the novelty or excitement about using the devices, resulting in no lasting effect on student motivation or learning in science. This research addresses this concern through evaluation of student motivation during a…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Virtual Classrooms, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Simulation
Direct linkIacovides, Ioanna; Aczel, James; Scanlon, Eileen; Taylor, Josie; Woods, Will – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2011
Digital games can be powerful learning environments because they encourage active learning and participation within "affinity groups" (Gee, 2004). However, the use of games in formal educational environments is not always successful (O'Neil et al., 2005). There is a need to update existing theories of motivation and engagement in order…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Learner Engagement, Informal Education
