scholarly journals A comparison of two analytical evaluation methods for educational computer games for young children

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathilde M. Bekker ◽  
Ester Baauw ◽  
Wolmet Barendregt
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Analytical Evaluation ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
Educational Computer Games

Integration of the Computer Games into Early Childhood Education Pre-Service Teachers' Mathematics Teaching

2015 ◽  
pp. 799-817
Author(s):  
Hatice Sancar Tokmak ◽  
Lutfi Incikabi
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Technological World ◽  
Educational Computer Games ◽  
Education Courses

Mathematics experiences in the early years of education can help children be more prepared for the future. Mathematics is known to be one of the most difficult learning areas. Computer games in today's technological world seem to offer a way to educate young children in mathematics in a fun and engaging way. However, success does not rely solely on the technology itself, but also how it is used during instruction. For that reason, early childhood teachers have a responsibility to integrate technology into their instruction, and to understand such technologies with regard to content and audience. Therefore, this chapter provides an example of how to incorporate educational computer games into upper-level education courses. The instructor designed the course described in this chapter to teach early childhood teachers how to integrate educational computer games for the purpose of teaching mathematics to young children.

Integration of the Computer Games into Early Childhood Education Pre-Service Teachers’ Mathematics Teaching

2013 ◽  
pp. 178-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatice Sancar Tokmak ◽  
Lutfi Incikabi
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Technological World ◽  
Educational Computer Games ◽  
Education Courses

Mathematics experiences in the early years of education can help children be more prepared for the future. Mathematics is known to be one of the most difficult learning areas. Computer games in today’s technological world seem to offer a way to educate young children in mathematics in a fun and engaging way. However, success does not rely solely on the technology itself, but also how it is used during instruction. For that reason, early childhood teachers have a responsibility to integrate technology into their instruction, and to understand such technologies with regard to content and audience. Therefore, this chapter provides an example of how to incorporate educational computer games into upper-level education courses. The instructor designed the course described in this chapter to teach early childhood teachers how to integrate educational computer games for the purpose of teaching mathematics to young children.

scholarly journals ФОРМУВАННЯ ЛЕКСИЧНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ УЧНІВ ЗАСОБАМИ КОМП’ЮТЕРНИХ ІГОР У НАВЧАННІ УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ МОВИ

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Oksana A. Kucheruk
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
Lexical Competence ◽  
Educational Computer Games

The article deals with the problem of forming the lexical competence of younger teenage pupils with the use of computer games in the process of learning the Ukrainian language, the ways of its solution and the corresponding methodical recommendations are offered. The importance of creating and using computer games in order to improve the quality level of Ukrainian-language education is substantiated. The essence of the concepts of «lexical competence», «educational computer game» is specified. On the basis of analysis of scientific works, synthesis of educational and methodological ideas, generalization of own experience of pedagogical work the conditions of effective use of educational computer games within the limits of Ukrainian-language education are determined. It has been established that the integration of computer games into the traditional Ukrainian language learning system helps to provide internal motivation for learning, activating pupils ‘cognitive activity, forming general and substantive competencies. It is emphasized that the effectiveness of educational computer games in the language training of students depends on the level of professional education, ICT competence and linguodidactic skill of a teacher-translator. The educational potential of an interactive educational game complex is described, which is to stimulate interest in teaching the Ukrainian language and creates opportunities for the formation of lexical competence on the basis of electronic linguodidactics.

Practical barriers in using educational computer games

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Egenfeldt‐Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Computer Games ◽  
Educational Setting ◽  
Time Schedule ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Teacher Background ◽  
Physical Setting ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Strategy Game ◽  
Educational Computer Games

This paper outlines the barriers for using computer games in an educational setting by drawing on a study of a two‐month history course with the historical strategy game Europa Universalis II. The paper draws on the limited earlier literature on the subject to identify classic areas of difficulty. Some of these are time schedule, physical setting, class expectations, teacher background, genre knowledge, technical problems, experience with group work, teacher preparation, perception of games, class size, priority issue. It is concluded that these factors add up to a tremendous workload on teachers that wish to engage with educational computer games and demands that the teacher possesses a variety of skills.

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