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Chuang, Tsung-Yen; Chen, Wei-Fan – Educational Technology & Society, 2009
This experimental study investigated whether computer-based video games facilitate children's cognitive learning. In comparison to traditional computer-assisted instruction (CAI), this study explored the impact of the varied types of instructional delivery strategies on children's learning achievement. One major research null hypothesis was…
Descriptors: Video Games, Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods
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Dixit, Avinash – Journal of Economic Education, 2005
The author suggests methods for teaching game theory at an introductory level, using interactive games to be played in the classroom or in computer clusters, clips from movies to be screened and discussed, and excerpts from novels and historical books to be read and discussed.
Descriptors: Game Theory, Teaching Methods, Video Games, Economics Education
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Halverson, Richard – Innovate: Journal of Online Education, 2005
Schools have much to learn from video games and the gaming community. By providing compelling activities for motivating otherwise indifferent learners, video games can potentially help teachers improve the design of learning environments. However, there are considerable rhetorical and practical barriers between the schooling and gaming communities…
Descriptors: Video Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies, Educational Games