Students’ Perceptions during Integration of Computer Games in Primary Education: QoE Analysis

<span>The integration of computer games in the primary school program is a challenging task which requires changes in the pedagogical approach and teaching practices. Since it is important to understand students, this study follows student-centered approach while evaluating different variables in computer game enhanced classes, which impact the overall students’ Quality of Experience (QoE). We involved a total of 114 students in several primary schools in Macedonia which participated in traditional and game-based learning environment. Students’ feedback was collected through surveys and the data set was analyzed with a path analysis model that illustrates relationships between relevant variables which influence students’ QoE in classes enhanced with computer games. We found that students’ motivation mostly influenced students’ QoE, which was also determined by the increased effectiveness and simplified way of learning. The research results correlated students’ QoE and learning outcomes during integration of computer games in primary schools, which were altogether increased against the traditional environment.</span>

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Research Review

Advances in Game-Based Learning - Handbook of Research on Improving Learning and Motivation through Educational Games ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-495-0.ch001 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 1-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gunilla Svingby ◽

Elisabet M. Nilsson

Keyword(s):

Computer Games ◽

Design Research ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Computer Game ◽

Research Review ◽

General Level ◽

Game Based Learning ◽

Games For Learning ◽

Science Educators

The interest for game-based learning is growing among science educators. A range of research reviews have been published regarding the educational potentials of using computer games as a tool for learning and mediation, but on a general level. This research review focuses on empirical studies conducted on computer game play specifically used to enhance science learning. 50 publications published during the last decade were found that met the criteria of presenting empirical data from students using games for learning science in school contexts. The studies are reviewed and analysed according to: type of game, research design, research interests and research methodology, school subject and content, number and age of students, time spent on the intervention, gender, and teacher roles. The scope and quality of the studies are also discussed.

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Development, Identity, and Game-Based Learning

Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-808-6.ch046 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 808-825 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yam San Chee ◽

Kenneth Yang Teck Lim

Keyword(s):

Computer Games ◽

Citizenship Education ◽

Role Playing ◽

Game Based Learning ◽

Data Set ◽

Construction Of Identity ◽

Game World ◽

Values And Beliefs ◽

Research Findings ◽

Dialogic Interaction

This chapter considers the use of computer games to help students construct their personal identity and develop dispositions that become active and responsible citizenship. It argues that the construction of identity requires both performative and narrative components and that these elements can be realized in a learning environment that affords students the opportunity to engage in a dialectic interplay between role playing in a game world and dialogic interaction outside of the game world. Research findings from an initial data set showing how students project their identities onto in-game characters are shared. The findings suggest that role playing in computer games can be effective in fostering attitudes, values, and beliefs desired of citizenship education.

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What Do Students Learn When Collaboratively Using A Computer Game in the Study of Historical Disease Epidemics, and Why?

Games and Culture ◽

10.1177/1555412011431361 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 513-537 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Shannon Kennedy-Clark ◽

Kate Thompson

Keyword(s):

Computer Games ◽

Visual Information ◽

Computer Game ◽

Historical Period ◽

Game Based Learning ◽

Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽

Visual Elements ◽

Decision Making Processes ◽

Multimethod Approach ◽

Disease Epidemics

The use of computer games and virtual environments has been shown to engage and motivate students and can provide opportunities to visualize the historical period and make sense of complex visual information. This article presents the results of a study in which university students were asked to collaboratively solve inquiry-based problems related to historical disease epidemics using game-based learning. A multimethod approach to the data collection was used. Initial results indicated that students attended to visual information with more specificity than text-based information when using a virtual environment. Models of student’s decision-making processes when interacting with the world confirmed that students were making decisions related to these visual elements, and not the inquiry process. Building on theories from the learning sciences, such as learning from animations/visualizations and computer-supported collaborative learning, in this article, the authors begin to answer the question of why students learned what they did about historical disease epidemics.

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Computer Game-Based Learning Media as a Strategy to Increase Students' Motivation Learning

At-Taqaddum ◽

10.21580/at.v13i1.8337 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 85-102

Author(s):

Mahasin Husni ◽

Bambang Sumardjoko ◽

Darsinah Darsinah

Keyword(s):

Computer Games ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Computer Game ◽

Active Role ◽

Game Based Learning ◽

Computer Based Learning ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Study Results ◽

Computer Based ◽

Access Rights

The success of teaching and learning activities is determined by one of the methods and media of learning. This study aims to determine the needs of learning media, develop learning media based on computer games, and determine the effectiveness of learning media based on computer games on students' motivation and interest in learning. This type of research is Research and Development (RD), referring to the ADDIE development model. Data collection techniques using observation and questionnaires. The data analysis technique is done by analyzing the questionnaire. The results showed that students needed new learning media with the criteria of using computer technology, game-based, having a colorful display, involving an active role in student participation, easy to operate, equipped with characters, login, and voice access rights. A computer game-based learning media application has been developed called "BEBEB" with a very proper assessment from Media Experts and Material Experts. The effectiveness of the "BEBEB" application as a learning media based on computer games increased learning motivation by 16.5% and interest in learning by 24.33%. The study results indicate that the development of computer-based learning media as a strategy to increase students' motivation and interest in learning at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Andong Boyolali has been able to be implemented properly. This implies that teachers need to provide learning media that can arouse students' motivation and interest in learning, one of which is using computer game-based learning media.

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PENGARUH KUALITAS MANAJER PAJAK TERHADAP PENGHINDARAN PAJAK DENGAN ETIKA MACHIAVELLIAN SEBAGAI PEMEDIASI

Jurnal Ekonomi ◽

10.24912/je.v22i3.280 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Estralita Trisnawati ◽

Roy Sembel ◽

Juniati Gunawan ◽

Waluyo Waluyo

Keyword(s):

Manufacturing Industry ◽

Stock Exchange ◽

Tax Avoidance ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Financial Statements ◽

Primary Data ◽

Analysis Model ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Path Analysis Model

This study aims to examine the effect of tax managers' quality on tax avoidanceof manufacturing industry firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange withmachiavellian ethics as intervening. Using path analysis model with WarpPLS 5.0. This study examined the primary data for tax manager qualities and machiavellian ethics obtained from 103 tax managers working in manufacturing industry firms at IDX and secondary data from financial statements for tax avoidance. There are 10 tax avoidance indicators used as a proxy. This study gives results that the quality of tax managers have a significant positive effect on Machiavellian ethics. However, machiavellian ethics can not mediate the influence of tax manager quality on tax avoidance.

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