This meta-analysis study aims to explore the game-based learning (GBL) effects on students' learning motivation and academic achievement in K-12 science education. Recently GBL has been broadly used for students with low learning motivation because the dynamic learning activities in computer games could provide benefits for K-12 education. We…

This qualitative study explored undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of team competition, motivation, and learner engagement in an online educational game developed at one university. Researchers explored qualitative data from focus groups, observations, and documents by coding for themes and sub-themes. They found that students were mainly…

Studies have shown that people can learn valuable skills by playing games, and more teachers are using digital games in classrooms. While researchers understand the difficulties of using digital games, further inquiries are needed to see how teachers effectively use games to improve students' learning. This paper begins to address these issues by…