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Oliveira, Wilk; Hamari, Juho; Shi, Lei; Toda, Armando M.; Rodrigues, Luiz; Palomino, Paula T.; Isotani, Seiji – Education and Information Technologies, 2023
Gamification has been widely used to design better educational systems aiming to increase students' concentration, motivation, engagement, flow experience, and others positive experiences. With advances in research on gamification in education, over the past few years, many studies have highlighted the need to tailor the gamification design…
Descriptors: Gamification, Game Based Learning, Educational Games, Learner Engagement
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Nadi-Ravandi, Somayyeh; Batooli, Zahra – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
This study seeks scientometric, content and co-occurrence analysis of systematic review and Meta-analysis articles in the field of gamification in education. In terms of "purpose," this is an applied study and regarding "type," it is a scientometric and co-occurrence analysis. The researchers conducted a search in WoS, Scopus…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Electronic Learning, Student Motivation, Learner Engagement
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Leitão, Rui; Maguire, Martin; Turner, Sarah; Guimarães, Laura – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
Motivation theory is indispensable when discussing processes of learning. Learners who are motivated can learn almost everything. Students' motivation is probably one of the most important factors for teacher effectiveness both for engagement in the learning process and high academic performance. To have effective environmental education, it is…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Game Based Learning, Student Motivation, Environmental Education
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Balci, Sebiha; Secaur, Jonathan M.; Morris, Bradley J. – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
Gamification, or the intentional use of gaming elements in non-game contexts, has been touted as a promising tool to improve educational outcomes in online education, yet the evidence regarding why it might work and its effectiveness is inconclusive. One reason is that previous research has often included several gamification tools together,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Program Effectiveness, Student Motivation, Game Based Learning
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Ying-Lien Lin; Wei-Tsong Wang; Chih-Chen Kuo; Pi-Hsin Chen – Education and Information Technologies, 2025
This study explores the factors influencing students' online game-based learning (OGBL) performance. At present, motivating students to engage in learning actively represents a significant challenge faced by teachers and other stakeholders. Additionally, the findings of a variety of OGBL studies have been inconsistent or contradictory,…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Incentives, Game Based Learning, Electronic Learning
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Eltahir, Mohd. Elmagzoub; Alsalhi, Najeh Rajeh; Al-Qatawneh, Sami; AlQudah, Hatem Ahmad; Jaradat, Mazan – Education and Information Technologies, 2021
The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of game-based learning (GBL) on students' motivation, engagement and academic performance on an Arabic language grammar course at Ajman University. The study was carried out utilizing a case study of quasi-empirical design. The respondents were 107 learners, grouped into two groups: one…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Student Motivation, Learner Engagement, Academic Achievement
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Ching-Huei Chen; Ching-Ling Chang – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using AI-assisted game-based learning on science learning outcomes, intrinsic motivation, cognitive load, and learning behavior. A total of 202 seventh graders were recruited and randomly assigned to the following three groups: (1) Game only (N = 70), (2) GameGPT (N = 63), and (3)…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Game Based Learning, Technology Uses in Education, Science Instruction
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Hussein, Mahmood H.; Ow, Siew Hock; Elaish, Monther M.; Jensen, Erik O. – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
The application of mathematical skills is essential to our daily routine and is foundational for numerous disciplines. Among various computer-supported learning methods, Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) has been perceived as a promising method in teaching mathematics, promoting students' interest, and motivation. Therefore, the aim of this…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Game Based Learning, Mathematics Instruction
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Wannapiroon, Naphong; Pimdee, Paitoon – Education and Information Technologies, 2022
Qualitative and quantitative research methods were undertaken to examine and develop a digitally based virtual classroom learning environment (VCLE) for Thai undergraduate students' creative thinking and innovation enhancement in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEM/STEAM) disciplines. The research methodology was divided into…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Art Education, STEM Education, Foreign Countries