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Hwang, Gwo-Jen; Lin, Yu-Chun; Lin, Hui-Chen – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2023
In conventional digital game-based learning, geographic maps are generally used to provide students with the whole picture of the gaming contexts, while the concepts to be learned are separately presented as individual gaming objects. Scholars have indicated the problems of such a gaming content design, in which students could encounter…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Concept Mapping, Computer Games, Game Based Learning
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Bereitschaft, Bradley – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2023
This paper presents a review of the literature on the use of commercially available city building games (CBGs), such as SimCity and Cities: Skylines, as learning tools in classroom instruction. Given the ubiquity and popularity of digital games, particularly among young people, instructors in a variety of fields and at various academic levels have…
Descriptors: Video Games, Game Based Learning, Geographic Concepts, Spatial Ability
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Melián Díaz, Dámari; Saorín, José Luis; Carbonell-Carrera, Carlos; de la Torre Cantero, Jorge – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2020
The relationship between two-dimensional elements and three-dimensional objects is an abstract process which generates difficulty for learning. This ability can be improved with exercises designed to improve spatial abilities. Many of those exercises aim at offering a single solution with the result that they are not the most suitable for…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Workshops, Creativity, Spatial Ability
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Totikova, Guldana A.; Yessaliyev, Aidarbek A.; Madiyarov, Nurlybai K.; Medetbekova, Nurgul – European Journal of Contemporary Education, 2020
The use of planar and volumetric geometric figures in the form of didactic games and exercises, the participants in the experiment showed a significant improvement in the results of the level of spatial representation compared with the control group. The methodology of the use of didactic games and exercises with geometric figures showed the…
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Skill Development, Spatial Ability, Visualization
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Sütçü, Nese Dokumaci – Participatory Educational Research, 2021
In this study it was aimed to determine the effect of geometrical-mechanical intelligence games activities that are conducted with concrete materials and in computer environment on the spatial visualization and mental rotation skills of prospective teachers and to examine the opinions of prospective teachers about the activities. The research was…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Computer Games, Manipulative Materials, Geometric Concepts
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Adanali, Rukiye – Review of International Geographical Education, 2021
Knowledge of geography is one of the main elements in solving problems such as urbanization, socio-economic inequalities, disease, migration, natural disasters. It is also seen that importance is given to the acquisition of geographical skills in educational programs. The spatial thinking skill that provides geospatial information is a geographic…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Games, Game Based Learning, Geographic Information Systems
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Ilhan, Aziz – SAGE Open, 2021
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of geometry instruction activities conducted in nature based on modeling, game-based, and cooperative learning methods on achievement, mathematical motivation, and visual mathematical literacy perceptions of third-grade elementary school students. The present study is a quantitative study…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Mathematical Models, Cooperative Learning, Mathematics Achievement
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Türkoglu, Bengü – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2019
This study aimed to examine the influence of the 'Board Game Based Cognitive Training Programme' (BGBCTP) on the cognitive development of the second and third graders among primary school children. BGBCTP is based on educational board games for second and third graders and aims to help them develop cognitive skills. Mixed method was used and it…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Game Based Learning, Cognitive Development, Elementary School Students