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Osman Özdemir – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2025
Background: In recent years, the widespread use of technology in classrooms has encouraged the transition from traditional lecture methods to digital-based learning environments. Technological game-based learning platforms, such as Kahoot!, which are used to encourage students' active participation and interaction in learning environments, are…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Video Games, Academic Achievement, Student Motivation
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Skjelbred, Siv-Elisabeth; Daus, Stephan – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022
Background: The development and promotion of educational games are still outpacing knowledge of these games' effects, raising calls for evidence of benefits and challenges. Studies suggest that students and teachers like games, but the payoff of the investment in terms of increased motivation and achievement remains unclear. Objectives: This study…
Descriptors: Marketing, Simulation, Game Based Learning, Student Motivation
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Lei, Hao; Wang, Chenxin; Chiu, Ming Ming; Chen, Shuangye – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022
Background: Researchers debate whether game-based learning (GBL) affects students' achievement emotions, as past studies yielded mixed results. Objectives: This study determines the overall effect of GBL on students' positive achievement emotion and their negative achievement emotions (PAEs, NAEs), along with their moderators. Methods: This…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Academic Achievement, Psychological Patterns, Meta Analysis
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Chung, Chih-Hung; Lin, You Yin – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022
Background: Most students have exhibited low motivation to engage in traditional learning methods. Additionally, students have difficulty concentrating on the course content, being easily distracted by their smartphones. Objectives: Therefore, we adopted an online 3D gamification problem-based learning (PBL) model to motivate students and improve…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Game Based Learning, Problem Based Learning, Human Resources
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Wang, Yi-Hsuan – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2021
The study designed WebQuest activities and explored the learning performance of learners to understand the suitability of using WebQuest in a college programming course. The study modified the processes of WebQuest based on social constructivism and scaffolding learning, and included programming tasks such as debugging practice to encourage…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Programming, Academic Achievement, Educational Technology
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Koskinen, Antti; McMullen, Jake; Ninaus, Manuel; Kiili, Kristian – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: In recent years, the importance of emotions in learning has been increasingly recognized. Applying emotional design to induce positive emotions has been considered a means to enhance the instructional effectiveness of digital learning environments. However, only a few studies have examined the specific effects of emotional design in…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Student Motivation, Academic Achievement
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Yang, Jie Chi; Chung, Ching-Jung; Chen, Mei-Shan – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022
Background: Performance goal orientations are influential motivational factors for predicting learning performance. However, a lack of attention has been paid to investigating the effects of performance goal orientations on learning performance and in-game performance in the context of digital game-based learning. Objectives: This study…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Academic Achievement, Goal Orientation
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Yang, Jie Chi; Kuo, Wen-Chi – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022
Background: Digital game-based learning (DGBL) has been shown to be an effective strategy for promoting learning motivation. However, a lack of attention has been paid to investigating the effects of individual differences on elementary students' reading motivation and in-gaming achievements in DGBL. Objectives: This study developed an educational…
Descriptors: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Elementary School Students
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Alam, Md. I.; Malone, Lauren; Nadolny, Larysa; Brown, Michael; Cervato, Cinzia – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: The substantial growth in gamification research has connected gamified learning to enhanced engagement, improved performance, and greater motivation. Similar to gamification, personalized learning analytics dashboards can enhance student engagement. Objectives: This study explores the student experiences and academic achievements using…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Game Based Learning, Introductory Courses, STEM Education