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Direct linkAnne van der Linden; Ralph F. G. Meulenbroeks; Wouter R. van Joolingen – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2024
Background: Research on cognitive effects of educational games in general shows promising results. However, there are large variations in learning outcomes between individual educational games. Research on the design process and different design elements of educational games has led to some interesting directions, but some design aspects remain…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Mechanics (Physics), Educational Games, Science Education
Cowley, B.; Heikura, T.; Ravaja, N. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2013
In a study on experience-based learning in serious games, 45 players were tested for topic comprehension by a questionnaire administered before and after playing the single-player serious game Peacemaker (Impact Games 2007). Players were divided into two activity conditions: 20 played a 1-h game with a 3-min half-time break to complete an affect…
Descriptors: Games, Experiential Learning, Comprehension, Reflection
