Open-ended tasks can be decomposed into the three levels of Newell's Cognitive Band: the Unit-Task level, the Operation level, and the Deliberate-Act level. We analyzed the video game Co-op Space Fortress at these levels, reporting both the match of a cognitive model to subject behavior and the use of electroencephalogram (EEG) to track subject…

The relationship between online game use and creativity remains contentious. Self-worth orientation theory suggests that online gaming can fulfill individual self-worth needs, implying that self-worth may moderate this relationship. Study 1 assessed online game use, self-worth, and creativity among 184 college students through a cross-sectional…

This paper proposes a videogame grammatics in which the values communicated in action-adventure videogames are investigated to meet the requirements of disciplinary English. Despite the popularity of action-adventure videogames, concerns about the representation of violence, gender depictions and racial stereotyping make using these games in…

This study aimed to investigate the perceived affordances of incorporating esports into higher education using an ecological systems approach that examined the multiple factors shaping behaviours at the individual, interpersonal, and organisational levels. A total of 40 participants, comprising 32 students and 8 teachers, were invited to take part…

New sociomaterial and performative directions in literacy research on digital technologies and play in early childhoods may complicate the established concept of digital play. This study contributes to this line of research by empirically expanding on the concept of the postdigital. In the study, postdigital refers to how both "digital"…

Background: The potential of adaptive feedback in digital educational games remains largely unexplored. Fractions are a suitable topic for investigating the effectiveness of adaptive feedback, as the complexity of this domain highlights the need for adequate feedback. Objectives: This study examines the effectiveness of explanatory adaptive…

In 2013, the Next Generation Science Standards tasked science teachers to include more engineering processes in their instruction. Design thinking is one way this has been accomplished over the last decade, but other engineering characteristics might have an influence on how learners thinking through the design process. Using a pretest-posttest,…

As coastal populations grow, so does the exposure to natural hazards such as hurricanes and flooding, creating the potential for increased social and economic disasters. The literature indicates coastal residents remain complacent when planning before, during, and after an event. There is a growing successful use of serious games in natural…

Electronic sports (Esports) is a fast-growing competition that has increased modern sports families' market value and size worldwide. It has become a popular competitive gaming and intramural activity in American university campuses. However, what are the perceptual differences toward Esports among university students in America? Therefore, this…

The aim of the present study is to examine the perceptions of the 7th grade students at the level of lower secondary education regarding the concepts of traditional games and digital games through metaphors. The qualitative research method was adopted in this research study. This study also adopts the phenomenological design to explore the common…

Background: Problem-solving ability is an important skill for students to develop in the 21st century. Many previous studies have focused on the impact of diverse digital educational games on problem-solving ability. However, there is inconsistency in the findings, with some studies reporting positive effects of digital game-based learning (DGBL)…

Gamification is a commonly used strategy in physical education (PE) to enhance students' learning experiences. The gamification of digital or video games is used to increase the relevance of PE teachings and physical activity in general. This article describes Kingdom Ball, a gamification of elements from the popular online game, Clash of Clans®.…

The global popularity of video games offers valuable opportunities for music educators to enhance student learning through projects focused on creating music and sound elements for gameplay videos and coding projects. By utilizing affordable and accessible software such as digital audio workstations, portable recorders, and computer technologies,…

Scholars in teacher education have observed that the dichotomy between teachers' professional and personal identities could restrain their pursuits of adopting innovative approaches in the classroom. At the same time, adopting new pedagogical approaches often contests teachers' professional identities and confidence. In this paper, we examine a…

How family video game play promotes intergenerational communication, connection, and learning. Video games have a bad reputation in the mainstream media. They are blamed for encouraging social isolation, promoting violence, and creating tensions between parents and children. In this book, Sinem Siyahhan and Elisabeth Gee offer another view. They…