Fostering 21st-Century Skills in Constructivist Engineering Classrooms With Digital Game-Based Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Nino ◽  
Michael A. Evans
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Digital Game ◽  
Game Based Learning

A Classification of Computational Thinking Model Based on Computational Thinking Abilities in Game-Based Learning Activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1029-1035
Author(s):  
Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim Et.al
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
University Setting

This article reports a structural classification taxonomy on computational thinking abilities among tertiary students in game-based learning activities focusing on the playing games approach. The computational thinking abilities among tertiary students involves with the two main constructs which are solving problem creatively and making decision in game-based learning activity for their learning purposes. This study described the fundamental issue of applying computational thinking to tertiary students in university setting towards nurturing 21st Century skills. The issues were then analysed using attributes embedded in three different areas which are the computational thinking, game-based learning activities, and the 21st Century skills. A case study with ten students was used as the qualitative research design, and subsequently through interview protocol and observations. From the case study conducted, a taxonomy of computational thinking for enhancing 21st Century skills in game-based learning (playing games) approach was developed to classifying computational thinking with student’s experiences in game-based learning activity. It is believed that this research can helps educators and curriculum decision makers in identify the appropriate computing activities for tertiary students in university.

scholarly journals Design and development EduPocket A+

2021 ◽  
pp. 94-100
Author(s):  
Norfaridatul Akmar ◽  
Nur Yasmin Nadhirah ◽  
Ainul Tasneem ◽  
Iman Sabrina ◽  
Fitrah Nasuha
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Active Engagement ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Collaborative Skills ◽  
Interest And Motivation

The objective of  Science, Technology, and Engineering Mathematics (STEM), is not only focused on scientific knowledge and concepts but 21st century skills such as collaborative skills, communication, critical thinking, creativity and computational thinking should be emphasized in science learning. This concept paper discusses how to develop the EduPocket A+ and this application features easy-to-grasp notes and animations to present the Physics syllabus in a simple manner. EduPocket A+ is an (Android APK) application where individuals are able to access notes) through interactive means as well as prep individuals to answer essay questions for the SPM Physics Paper 2. A review of the literature shows that educational games can improve student academic achievement. In addition, this learning approaches provide a fun learning environment, increasing active engagement students in learning, and increase students ’interest and motivation in STEM education. However, studies on game-based learning involving students as educational games designers or inventors are still lacking in Malaysia, especially at the secondary school. Furthermore, relatively little research has focused on the development of Edu-PocketA+  as effectiveness of educational games mastery of 21st century skills in STEM. Therefore, this concept paper discusses the development of EduPocketA+ that involving students in making games in learning, facilitating strategies in physics learning concepts and improve 21st century skills among students.

Game-Based Learning for the Acquisition of Transversal Skills

2022 ◽  
pp. 355-380
Author(s):  
Eva Ordóñez-Olmedo ◽  
Sergio Albaladejo-Ortega ◽  
Marta Pérez-Escolar
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Young People ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Hate Speech ◽  
Social Values ◽  
Mutual Respect ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Learning Tool

Hate speech is increasingly hindering the possibility of raising collective understanding as well as the values of democracy based on mutual respect, tolerance, and equality. For that reason, the main objective of this chapter is to determine how game-based learning favors the acquisition of transversal competences within the framework of 21st century skills for tackling and addressing hate speech. In doing so, a total of four serious games—Bury Me, My Love; Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story; Never Alone; and Life is Strange: Episode 2 “Out of Time”—have been selected to analyze their potential as a learning tool for combating hate speech. To this end, the Octalysis framework serves as a methodology for identifying transversal competences in matters of justice, equity, and emotional intelligence. The main results show that serious games are helpful assets in promoting empathy and other social values and skills that are necessary to combat hate speech in young people.

Levelling Up Primary School Students' 21st Century Skills Through Minecraft-Game-Based Learning

2022 ◽  
pp. 750-770
Author(s):  
Mohd Ali Samsudin ◽  
Goh Kok Ming ◽  
Nur Jahan Ahmad ◽  
Yogendran Abrose
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Experimental Methodology ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning Session ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Minecraft-game-based learning towards on 21st century skills among primary school students. This study employed quasi-experimental methodology. The dependent variable of this study was the 21st century skills. During Minecraft-game-based learning session, students were given the opportunity to build and recreate a world based on certain themes inside Minecraft world based on their creativity and imagination. The session involved a learning process of different skills and knowledge relevant to school and real world which was imitate inside the Minecraft world. The result shows that the intervention of Minecraft-game-based learning is effective in enhancing and retaining the 21st century skills among students. The implication of the study suggests that the functionality of Minecraft as a digital learning tool should be promoted as it involves students to work in a team to solve problems and have fun while acquiring and sharpening the students' 21st century skills.

Pengembangan E-modul Berbasis Smartphone Pada Materi Integral Tak Tentu Berorientasi Keterampilan Abad Ke-21

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-233
Author(s):  
Veronika Fany Monica Yuniarti ◽  
Nurul Anriani ◽  
Cecep Anwar H. F. Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Effective Medium ◽  
Developmental Research ◽  
High Category ◽  
Research Show

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan aplikasi e-modul berbasis smartphone pada materi integral tak tentu berorientasi keterampilan abad ke-21 yang valid, praktis, dan efektif. Penelitian menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dari Borg dan Gall yang dimodifikasi menjadi enam langkah. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa hasil skor validasi ahli materi sebesar 4.2 termasuk kategori valid, ahli media diperoleh 3.8 termasuk kategori valid dan guru matematika diperoleh 3.7 termasuk kategori valid. Sedangkan hasil efektivitas diperoleh dari persentase ketuntasan 70% dengan kategori tinggi, dan n-gain sebesar 0,7682 termasuk kategori interpretasi tinggi. Lebih jauh, hasil praktis diperoleh 44.55 jumlah rata-rata skor pernyataan yang termasuk kategori sangat praktis dan 39.80 jumlah rata-rata skor pernyataan yang termasuk kategori praktis. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengembangan aplikasi e-modul berbasis smartphone merupakan media yang valid, praktis, dan efektif. Abstract: The research aims to produce a valid, practical, and effective smartphone-based e-module applications 21st-century skills-oriented integral material. The Research method was developmental research (R&D) according to Borg and Gall which was modified into six steps. The results of the research show that the validity of material experts score is 4.2 (valid category), media experts obtained is 3.8 (valid category) and the mathematics teacher score is 3.7 (valid category). While the effectiveness results obtained from the percentage of completeness of 70% with a high category and n-gain of 0.7682 including the high interpretation category. As well as the practical results obtained 44.55 the average number of statements in the very practical category and 39.80 the average number of statements in the practical category. Based on these results it can be concluded that the development of smartphone-based e-module applications is a valid, practical, and effective medium.

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