scholarly journals Barriers to the Use of Serious Computer Games in the Practical Work with Children with Educational Difficulties

TEM Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1175-1183
Author(s):  
Margarita Stankova ◽  
Daniela Tuparova ◽  
Georgi Tuparov ◽  
Polina Mihova
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Significant Barrier ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
Educational Computer Games

This study looks into the barriers and factors that influence the use of educational computer games (ECGs) that speech and language therapists face in the treatment of children with special educational needs (SEN). 111 respondents were administered a 12- question questionnaire in 2018/2019. The results showed that 87% of all the respondents used games. The highest percentage of users was from the 20-30 years old age group. The professionals with extensive working experience of 16-20 years and 21+ indicated the lack of time for games as a significant barrier. The study showed positive attitudes towards the use of ECGs in working with children with SEN and the need for developing high-quality games that match current practice of professionals.

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.

Designing Educational Computer Games

1983 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Steven Forbis
Keyword(s):  
Computer Games ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
Educational Computer Games

EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER GAMES FOR SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF NEWCOMER CHILDREN

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Bani-Taha ◽  
Malek El Kouzi ◽  
Ali Arya ◽  
Fraser Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
Educational Computer Games
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