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Shackelford, Laura; David Huang, Wenhao; Craig, Alan; Merrill, Cameron; Chen, Danying – Educational Media International, 2019
Virtual reality (VR) and game-based learning strategies have rarely been investigated together with a keen focus on motivational processing. This lack of understanding on motivational support of VR game-based learning has hindered the design of such environments to effectively and efficiently support intended learning processes. The study revealed…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Learning Strategies, Educational Games, Learning Processes
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Egea-Vivancos, Alejandro; Arias-Ferrer, Laura – E-Learning and Digital Media, 2021
The extension of technology in current society has encouraged teachers to introduce products based on VR and IVR in their classrooms, especially video games. In this paper the specific role of video games in cultural heritage and history teaching is analyzed. Moreover, the results of recent research on the application of video games in Secondary…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Instructional Design, Educational Games, Video Games
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Mitchell, Allyson; Linn, Sarah; Yoshida, Hitomi – Journal of Museum Education, 2019
As younger generations become immersed in technology, museums and cultural institutions must create a familiar digital experience to cultivate connections with the 21st century visitor. Authors present an example of working with institutional content experts to create a digital outreach package that activates the museum's content to engage K-12…
Descriptors: Museums, Expertise, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Hodgson, Jay Y. S.; Mateer, Scott C. – American Biology Teacher, 2015
The compound microscope is an important tool in biology, and mastering it requires repetition. Unfortunately, introductory activities for students can be formulaic, and consequently, students are often unengaged and fail to develop the required experience to become proficient in microscopy. To engage students, increase repetition, and develop…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Biology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Rick, John W. – Perspectives in Computing: Applications in the Academic and Scientific Community, 1986
Discusses use of computer simulation as an archeological tool for research and teaching involving the remains of prehistoric game animals to aid in understanding effects of various strategies of prehistoric hunters on populations of game animals. A simulation involving possible vicuna hunting strategies is described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Archaeology, Behavior Patterns, Computer Graphics