scholarly journals The Effect of Using an Electronic Instructional Game in Improving English Language Vocabulary for Third Graders in Irbid City

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 123 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Alsharafat ◽  
Wesam Kurdi Alrashdan ◽  
Mohammad Bani Younes
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Third Graders ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Girls School ◽  
Educational Computer Game ◽  
Experimental Group

<strong>This study aims to investigate the effect of using an educational computer game on the improvement of learning English language vocabulary in the city of Irbid. To achieve this aim was programmed a computer game to teach third graders English language vocabulary. The sample of the study consisted of 97 male and female students. They deliberately selected from Kofor Awaan Girls School and Abu Isam Primary Boys School, they were distributed over two groups: One of them is an experimental group of 52 students (male, female) taught English language vocabulary through a computer game strategy, and the other a control group of 47 students (male, female). The findings of the study showed that there are statistical significant differences at the level of (α=0.05) between the experimental group and the control group in favour of the experimental group, and that there are statistical significant differences at the level of (α=0.05) related to gender in favour of female, and that there are statistical significant differences at the level of (α=0.05) of the interaction between the teaching strategy and gender.</strong>

scholarly journals Motivational Elements in Computer Games for Learning Mathematics

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 275
Author(s):  
Petar Juric ◽  
Marija Brkic Bakaric ◽  
Maja Matetic
Keyword(s):  
Computer Games ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Games For Learning ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Continuous Feedback ◽  
Educational Computer Game ◽  
Experimental Group

One of the main drawbacks of delivering new teaching lessons in e-learning systems is the lack of motivation for using those systems. This paper analyses which elements of computer games for learning mathematics have a beneficial effect on intrinsic motivation and give students continuous feedback in order to improve the learning process. While the control group has access to the basic version of the educational computer game, the experimental group uses the version enriched with additional motivational elements which include enhanced graphics for indulging in the game, messages of support while playing the game, and the possibility to compare results with fellow peers in terms of trophies and medals won.

scholarly journals The Effect of an Educational Computer Game for the Achievement of Factual and Simple Conceptual Knowledge Acquisition

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis C. Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Knowledge ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Factual Knowledge ◽  
Educational Objective ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Overwhelming Evidence ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
Educational Computer Game

This paper presents findings of a quantitative investigation of how games affect achievement of an educational objective based on the foundations of information processing. The results suggest that games can be used to assist achievement of classroom content. The results of this experimental quantitative study pointed to the overwhelming evidence that games outperformed the control group (nongames) in the achievement of factual knowledge in a group of freshman education students at a medium-size university.

From Gaming to Computational Thinking: An Adaptive Educational Computer Game-Based Learning Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 073563312096591
Author(s):  
Danial Hooshyar ◽  
Margus Pedaste ◽  
Yeongwook Yang ◽  
Liina Malva ◽  
Gwo-Jen Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Knowledge ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Educational Computer ◽  
Educational Computer Game

Educational games have been increasingly used to improve students’ computational thinking. However, most existing games have focused on the theoretical knowledge of computational thinking, ignoring the development of computational thinking skills. Moreover, there is a lack of integration of adaptivity into educational computer games for computational thinking, which is crucial to addressing individual needs in developing computational thinking skills. In this study, we present an adaptive educational computer game, called AutoThinking, for developing students’ computational thinking skills in addition to their conceptual knowledge. To evaluate the effects of the game, we conducted an experimental study with 79 elementary school students in Estonia, where the experimental group learned with AutoThinking, while the control group used a traditional technology-enhanced learning approach. Our findings show that learning with the adaptive educational computer game significantly improved students’ computational thinking related to both conceptual knowledge and skills. Moreover, students using the adaptive educational computer game showed a significantly higher level of interest, satisfaction, flow state, and technology acceptance in learning computational thinking. Implications of the findings are also discussed.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Pictured Letters Mnemonics Strategy in Learning Similar English Language Letters among Students with Learning Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Maysoon A. Dakhiel ◽  
Mohammed O. Abu Al Rub
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Group 1

The present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of pictured letters mnemonics strategy in learning similarEnglish language letters among students with learning disabilities in Saudi Arabia according to experimental group(1) and (2), control group, gender, and interaction between them. The study sample comprised (90) students withlearning disabilities who were randomly distributed to three equal groups. While the first experimental group wastaught using the modified letter method, the second experimental group was taught using the method of bothmodified and abstract letters, and the control group was taught in the traditional way. To measure the effectiveness ofthe strategy, the authors applied (pre, post, and follow-up) tests. As a result, two-way ANOVA indicated that therewere significant differences attributed to the teaching method, in favor of the method of both modified and abstractletters, while there were no statistically significant differences due to gender or interaction between the teachingmethod and gender. The same results were obtained from the follow-up test. Accordingly, a set of recommendationswere made.

scholarly journals The Effect of Using Smart Board on the Achievement of Tenth Grade Students in English language and on Verbal Interaction during Teaching in Public Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nibal Abdelkarim Mousa Malkawi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Verbal Interaction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Smart Board ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to investigate the effect of using the smart board on the achievement of tenth grade students in the English language, and verbal interaction, where the study sought to answer two questions:Does the achievement of tenth grade students in English language vary due to teaching strategy?Does the ratio of verbal interaction using smart board in teaching among tenth grade students vary from the ratio of verbal interaction at Flanders? (81) students from two sections chosen randomly from among (5) sections participated in the study, the experimental and control groups were chosen randomly, the experimental group were taught using smart board, and the control group were taught using the traditional way supported by computer. Achievement test in English language was applied, and Flanders' modified tool for the analysis of the verbal interaction was applied on the experimental group. The results showed the existence of significant differences in the achievement of the students; and in favor of the experimental group. The results showed a statistically significant difference in the ratio of speech of students who were taught using smart board. And the rate of teachers' speaking during teaching with smart board has increased, and periods of interruption verbal communication, and the percentage of questions rose by the teacher and her encouragement to her students, and the responses of the students and their initiatives.In light of the findings, the study recommends the need to urge teachers to use the smart board in the teaching of the English language, and holding workshops to train teachers on how to use the smart board in teaching, and conducting studies reveal the reality of the use of the smart board.

scholarly journals Improving English Pronunciation Through Computer-Assisted Programs In Jordanian Universities

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatima Zaki Mohammad Al-Qudah
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
English Pronunciation ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of using computer- assisted programs for teaching English pronunciation on students' performance in English Language pronunciation in Jordanian universities. To achieve the purpose of the study, a pre/post-test was constructed to measure students' level in English pronunciation. The sample of the study consisted of 149 third year students; (73) male students and (76) female students from Al Zaytoonah university during the second semester of the academic year 2010/2011. The subjects of the study were distributed into two groups (experimental and control). The experimental group was trained on English pronunciation using computer-assisted program while the control group was trained using the printed material. Descriptive statistical analyses were used (means and standard deviation) for the pre and post- tests of students' English pronunciation. Comparison statistical methods were used (Two Way ANOVA) analysis of variance to make a comparison between the control and the experimental groups and gender variable (male and female). The findings of the study indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the post- test between the control and the experimental groups in favor of the experimental group, and there was no statistically significant difference in the students' performance due to gender.

In a Working Mood?

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Reinecke ◽  
Sabine Trepte
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Task ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mood Management ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Personal Media ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Subsequent Task

Abstract. This quasi-experimental study examined the effects of exposure to a computer game on arousal and subsequent task performance. After inducing a state of low arousal, participants were assigned to experimental or control conditions via self-selection. Members of the experimental group played a computer game for five minutes; subjects in the control group spent the same amount of time awaiting further instructions. Participants who were exposed to the computer game showed significantly higher levels of arousal and performed significantly better on a subsequent cognitive task. The pattern of results was not influenced by the participants' prior experience with the game. The findings indicate that mood-management processes associated with personal media use at the workplace go beyond the alteration of arousal and affect subsequent cognitive performance.

scholarly journals Effect of Flipped Teaching on Cognitive Load Level with Mobile Devices: The Case of a Graphic Design Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7092
Author(s):  
Yi-Chieh Chen ◽  
Kuo-Kuang Fan ◽  
Kwo-Ting Fang
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Group Interaction ◽  
Private University ◽  
Load Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Experimental Group

Due to the emergence of computer education, AI education, the Internet of Things, big data, and technological wisdom, it is easy for students to be distracted when engaged in traditional education. Flipped teaching is a teaching strategy frequently used in colleges and universities. The focus of this research was conducted by a comparative analysis of the cognitive load between the experimental group and the control group through a quasi-experimental design for research with different learning methods and different classes. More specifically, flipped teaching was carried out with an experimental group, and traditional teaching a control group; they were observed at the same time, and 213 private university students participated in the experiment. The research proposes a practice of mixed teaching, carried out in a group communication behavior system, and enhancing the spirit of group interaction and learning through mobile devices. The core value of the research lies in (1) online learning, (2) group interaction, and (3) the learning load of the conceptual model. In addition, focus group interviews were used to provide feedback on participants’ cognition and emotions. The results indicate that there were differences in cognitive load between the two classes.

EEG and Behavioral Changes following Neurofeedback Treatment in Learning Disabled Children

2003 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Fernández ◽  
W. Herrera ◽  
T. Harmony ◽  
L Díaz-Comas ◽  
E. Santiago ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Threshold Value ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relative Power ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Absolute Power ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Socioeconomical Status ◽  
Experimental Group

Neurofeedback (NFB) is an operant conditioning procedure, by which the subject learns to control his/her EEG activity. On one hand, Learning Disabled (LD) children have higher values of theta EEG absolute and relative power than normal children, and on the other hand, it has been shown that minimum alpha absolute power is necessary for adequate performance. Ten LD children were selected with higher than normal ratios of theta to alpha absolute power (theta/alpha). The Test Of Variables of Attention (TOVA) was applied. Children were divided into two groups in order to maintain similar IQ values, TOVA values, socioeconomical status, and gender for each group. In the experimental group, NFB was applied in the region with highest ratio, triggering a sound each time the ratio fell below a threshold value. Noncontingent reinforcement was given to the other group. Twenty half-hour sessions were applied, at a rate of 2 per week. At the end of the 20 sessions, TOVA, WISC and EEG were obtained. There was significant improvement in WISC performance in the experimental group that was not observed in the control group. EEG absolute power decreased in delta, theta, alpha and beta bands in the experimental group. Control children only showed a decrease in relative power in the delta band. All changes observed in the experimental group and not observed in the control group indicate better cognitive performance and the presence of greater EEG maturation in the experimental group, which suggests that changes were due not only to development but also to NFB treatment.

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