Exploring the motivational factors and learning outcomes of Virtual Reality educational games for middle school students: a unity 3D case study
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DOI: 10.1080/10494820.2024.2446536
Abstract: ABSTRACT This investigation delineates the effects of Virtual Reality (VR) educational games on middle school students’ learning outcomes and motivational dynamics within an astronomy context. Utilizing “Physics Lab VR,” a case study approach compared the… read more here.
Keywords: virtual reality; educational games; reality educational; study ... See more keywords
Learning by Doing: Intrinsic Integration Directs Attention to Increase Learning In Games
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DOI: 10.1145/3549503
Abstract: Educational games have long been seen as having great potential, but evidence for their effectiveness is mixed, suggesting deficiencies in our theoretical understanding of learning in games and associated design principles. The principle of "Intrinsic… read more here.
Keywords: intrinsic integration; educational games; integration; game ... See more keywords
A Critical Review of Primary School Students’ Difficulties in Learning Programming Through Educational Games
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DOI: 10.1177/07356331241309074
Abstract: This study critically reviews sixteen empirical studies that investigate the various difficulties that primary school students encounter while learning programming through educational games. Specifically, the challenges that students face in understanding basic programming concepts and… read more here.
Keywords: learning programming; primary school; school students; educational games ... See more keywords
The Effect of Using Educational Games as a Tool in Teaching English Vocabulary to Arab Young Children: A Quasi-Experimental Study in a Kindergarten School in Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440221079806
Abstract: Vocabulary is an essential element of English language learning. There are many strategies, which teachers can use in teaching vocabulary, especially to young learners. One of these strategies is using educational games to teach vocabulary… read more here.
Keywords: quasi experimental; educational games; using educational; young learners ... See more keywords
Educational Games in Science Center: Experiences of Pre-Service Science Teachers
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440221104779
Abstract: Educational games are fun teaching tools prepared in line with the aims of the lessons and facilitate the understanding of the subjects. Due to these features, they can be used in science centers to both… read more here.
Keywords: science; educational games; pre service; science center ... See more keywords
Researching and designing educational games on the basis of “self-regulated learning theory”
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.996403
Abstract: As one of the important research fields of educational technology, the potential of educational games has been widely recognized by academic researchers. However, in terms of practical application, it is difficult to balance education and… read more here.
Keywords: theory; educational games; basis; self regulated ... See more keywords
Underpinning Learning Theories of Medical Educational Games: A Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.47176/mjiri.37.26
Abstract: Background Gamification is the process of game thinking and game mechanics to attract learners and solve problems. It is a unique growing phenomenon in education and training programs. Educational games, by application of game design… read more here.
Keywords: gamification; learning theories; educational games; scoping review ... See more keywords