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Bhatia, Parnika; Le Diagon, Sarah; Langlois, Emma; William, Melissa; Prado, Jérôme; Gardes, Marie-Line – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: Digital game-based learning is gaining increased attention from both researchers and educators for improving mathematics instruction. However, the evidence for game-based learning is mixed and research with rigorous research design and analyses are limited. Objective: Here, in a pre-registered randomized controlled study, we…
Descriptors: Fractions, Mathematics Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Game Based Learning
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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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Lu Zhang; Yue Lei; Tim Pelton; Leslee Francis Pelton; Junjie Shang – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2024
Background: Digital game-based learning (DGBL) has the potential to provide a gender inclusive learning environment for children. Objective: The present study aimed to explore gendered differences among primary school learners in grades three, four, and five within the context of game-based fraction learning from cognitive, motivational and…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Game Based Learning, Mathematics Education, Electronic Learning
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Zhang, Lu; Shang, Junjie; Pelton, Tim; Pelton, Leslee Francis – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2020
With the advent of mobile technologies, well-designed fraction apps can be used to help children gain fraction knowledge, a challenging topic for both teachers and students. The present pilot study adopted a quasi-experimental design to investigate whether children can learn fraction concepts equally well if half of the lesson time (20 min) is…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Fractions, Computer Games, Educational Games