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Direct linkPanayiota Georgiou Josephidou – ProQuest LLC, 2024
This study explored the use of gamification when teaching Greek as a L2. It examined how Greek teachers in different schools in Cyprus use gamification and if it affects their students in learning. It explored their perceptions of the effects on student motivation and engagement. The study was of qualitative approach and semi-structured interviews…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Game Based Learning
Jennifer M. Vandiver – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The present study investigated the experiences of educators who taught in the virtual world Second Life®. Second Life has shown promise in the field of higher education but identified gaps exist: the identification of a set of best practices, a foundational theory, and educators' experiences using Second Life in higher education. Using a single…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Computer Games, Computer Mediated Communication, Technology Integration
Carrillo, Erline – ProQuest LLC, 2019
This study sought to explore the relationship among gender, age and prior digital game-based learning (DGBL) experience amongst high school teachers in determining the suggested content and interest of DGBL professional development. The ultimate goal of this study was to find ways to increase the preparedness of teachers to effectively implement…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Technological Literacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technology Integration
Bawa, Papia – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The study investigated the use of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG) in English and Business classrooms in Higher Education from the context of learners' performance outcomes, as well as stakeholders' (learners, administrators, and faculty) perceptions pertaining to their experiences when using an MMOG based curriculum. The findings…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Simulated Environment, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Stewart, Phillip Michael, Jr. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Games in science education is emerging as a popular topic of scholarly inquiry. The National Research Council recently published a report detailing a research agenda for games and science education entitled "Learning Science Through Computer Games and Simulations" (2011). The report recommends moving beyond typical proof-of-concept…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Educational Games, Computer Games, Computer Simulation
Robertson, Michael James – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Digital games and simulations are receiving considerable notice within the library and information science (LIS) community. This study adds to the depth of knowledge in this area by providing research on the likelihood a hypothetical digital game delivery method for library instruction achieves sufficient adoption to justify its development.…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Scaling, Academic Libraries, Information Science
