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Huang, Yueh-Min; Silitonga, Lusia M.; Murti, Astrid T.; Wu, Ting-Ting – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2023
Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) are reliable predictors of success in school and the workplace. A typical technique for encouraging higher-order thinking is to use instructional design interventions that engage learners in simple cognitive activities. Business simulation game (BSG) is one of the types of interactive learning environments that…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Undergraduate Students, Business Administration Education, Educational Games
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Udeozor, Chioma; Russo Abegão, Fernando; Glassey, Jarka – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
The growing interest in the use of digital games for education resulted in the expansion of the field of game-based learning. There have been several research on the perceptions and attitudes of students towards the use of games for learning. These studies have tried to understand what students make of the use of digital games for learning, as it…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Computer Games, Engineering Education, Student Attitudes
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Chen, Yu-Chi; Hou, Huei-Tse; Wu, Chang-Hsin – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2023
A scaffolding-based mind tool was designed to allow teachers to easily create lesson plans for in-class gamified activities and to embed various scaffoldings in the lesson plan design. The purpose of this study was to investigate the learning outcomes of a scaffolding-based mind tool integrated with gamified learning activities applied to a…
Descriptors: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods, Game Based Learning, Instructional Effectiveness
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Imran, Hazra – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2023
Adding gaming elements to conventional teaching methodologies has gained a lot of attention because of its ability to incorporate an engaging, motivating, and fun-based environment. As a result, learners' dedication and performance are also better. Unfortunately, current gamification models do not consider the effect of different levels of…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Game Based Learning, Learning Motivation, Learner Engagement
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Pando Cerra, Pablo; Fernández Álvarez, Humberto; Busto Parra, Bernardo; Iglesias Cordera, Paula – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
Game-Based Learning (GBL) is increasingly widespread as a learning technique in the engineering studies. However, this innovative methodology may be difficult to incorporate in some subjects due to their complex contents. This paper aims at combining traditional learning methodologies with game mechanics by using an ad-hoc gaming web environment…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Game Based Learning, Information Technology, Teaching Methods
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Chen, Hao-Jan Howard; Hsu, Hsiao-Ling; Chen, Zhi-Hong; Todd, Andrew G. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2021
Many studies have found that computer video games can offer a facilitative vocabulary learning environment. Among different types of computer games, adventure games have received much attention because of their rich input and immersive learning environment. However, some researchers have indicated that because of the characters' fast-talking speed…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Lu, Yu-Ling; Lien, Chi-Jui – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2020
As game-based learning continues to draw attention, students' perceptions toward classroom activities are vital in influencing the quality of learning. This study used the social cognitive theory to show the perception traits of learning and playing in game-based environments and for students to identify their self-efficacy toward game-based…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Personality Traits
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Hwang, Wu-Yuin; Manabe, Kinnosuke; Cai, Dong-Jhe; Ma, Zhao-Heng – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2020
The aim of this study is to present three contributing factors to kinesthetic learning. This study employed advanced recognition technologies, pedagogical mechanisms, and interesting activity design. First, kinesthetic learning with a speaking accuracy measuring function to facilitate English as foreign language (EFL) learning is proposed. Namely,…
Descriptors: Kinesthetic Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)