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Gomez, Manuel J.; Ruipérez-Valiente, Jose A.; Clemente, Félix J. Garcia – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2023
Technology has become an essential part of our everyday life, and its use in educational environments keeps growing. In addition, games are one of the most popular activities across cultures and ages, and there is ample evidence that supports the benefits of using games for assessment. This field is commonly known as game-based assessment (GBA),…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Game Based Learning, Evaluation Methods, Elementary Secondary Education
Ward, Sean – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Video games have become a popular and accepted part of digital culture and are becoming more accepted as an engaging instructional tool in schools. Integration of games can help develop students' intrinsic motivation for learning and are a great way for teachers to incorporate student interests and make connections to the curriculum. Classroom…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Video Games, Use Studies
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Foster, Aroutis; Shah, Mamta – Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 2020
In this analytical paper, we argue for the centrality of teachers in game-based learning (GBL) interventions. We examine the following research question, "What principles emerge from teacher education in game-based learning research conducted from 2007-2018?". In doing so, we examine evidence generated over 10+ years deductively and…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Professional Identity
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Yu, Zhonggen; Gao, Mingle; Wang, Lifei – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2021
While educational games have been increasingly popular in education, insufficient studies have comprehensively reviewed their effectiveness. To complement this missing link, this study explored game-based learning outcomes including academic achievements, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities, knowledge, learning efficiency, skills,…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Student Motivation
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Hobbs, Laura; Hartley, Calum; Bentley, Sophie; Bibby, Jordan; Bowden, Lauren; Hartley, Jackie; Stevens, Carly – Educational & Child Psychology, 2020
Aims: To gain practice-based insights, we evaluated outcomes from a science-themed Minecraft Club for children with Special Educational Needs over a four-year period. Science topics were introduced, followed by themed building in Minecraft in a multi-player setting. Particular focus was placed on the benefits of playing a shared-interest game in a…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Special Needs Students, Special Education, Game Based Learning
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Simonson, Michael, Ed.; Seepersaud, Deborah, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2018
For the forty-first time, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. Papers published in this volume were presented at the annual AECT Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. The Proceedings of AECT's Convention are published in two volumes. Volume 1 contains twenty-seven…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Higher Education