Augmented Reality Gaming in Education for Engaged Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 45-56
Author(s):  
Cathy Cavanaugh
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Situated Learning ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Engaged Learning ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Game Environment ◽  
Game Developers ◽  
Play Elements ◽  
Actual Learning

In augmented reality games, game experiences combining electronic game content take the form of narrative materials and game-play elements exchanged through a wide range of communication media that are used in a related physical setting. Educational game developers design these games to maximize transfer of learning through close approximation of the game-scaffolded skills and the game environment to real skills and contexts. The games immerse players in electronic and actual learning situations using features that make them effective learning experiences for fostering meaningful learning. The situated learning experienced by augmented reality game players transfers to deep learning, often in social contexts. Research into the uses of these games as educational platforms has focused on developing the technologies for the games and on studies of games for learning. Results demonstrate the strengths and areas for continued development in the application of augmented reality games for childhood and adult learning in formal and informal settings.

Augmented Reality Gaming in Education for Engaged Learning

2009 ◽  
pp. 83-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathy Cavanaugh
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Situated Learning ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Engaged Learning ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Game Environment ◽  
Game Developers ◽  
Play Elements ◽  
Actual Learning

In augmented reality games, game experiences combining electronic game content take the form of narrative materials and game-play elements exchanged through a wide range of communication media that are used in a related physical setting. Educational game developers design these games to maximize transfer of learning through close approximation of the game-scaffolded skills and the game environment to real skills and contexts. The games immerse players in electronic and actual learning situations using features that make them effective learning experiences for fostering meaningful learning. The situated learning experienced by augmented reality game players transfers to deep learning, often in social contexts. Research into the uses of these games as educational platforms has focused on developing the technologies for the games and on studies of games for learning. Results demonstrate the strengths and areas for continued development in the application of augmented reality games for childhood and adult learning in formal and informal settings.

scholarly journals Realizing a Mobile Multimodal Platform for Serious Games Analytics

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-48
Author(s):  
Laila Shoukry ◽  
Stefan Göbel
Keyword(s):  
Game Design ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Multimodal Data ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Cognitive States ◽  
Game Developers

This paper presents the design and development of "StoryPlay Multimodal", a mobile multimodal analytics platform for the evaluation of Serious Games. It is intended to serve researchers, teachers and educational game developers as a means to assess their Serious Game Design. This is done by capturing, pre-processing, synchronizing and visualizing multimodal serious games analytics and mobile sensor data from playtesting sessions. By linking log data with multimodal data, it is possible to uncover relations between design elements, gameplay interactions, context parameters and affective and cognitive states. This is crucial for gaining full insight into the session, even if not present with the player at the same location. After discussing design requirements, the architecture of the software, the different modules, additional features, implementation challenges and solutions are presented. The testing settings, participants and results are also discussed to demonstrate how the evaluation procedure can be applied to deliver valuable outcomes for Serious Games Research.

scholarly journals GAMES AS A MEANS OF LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE BY MEDICAL STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
N. I. Yelahina ◽  
N. O. Fedchyshyn
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Active Teaching ◽  
English Classes ◽  
Communication Games

The article analyzes the role of the educational game as a means of organizing the speech activity of medical students in English. The authors of the article emphasize the need to use active teaching methods in the educational process while learning English. It has been established that games in English classes can be divided into the following categories: games aimed at mastering new vocabulary; games aimed at grammatical material consolidation; communication games aimed at developing students’ monologs and dialogs. Methods, goals and tasks for forming a communicative model are highlighted. Examples of interaction between a teacher and a student are analyzed. It is noted that the conduct of professional games has a multi-faceted approach and is carried out according to a certain model. Systematic and purposeful use of games as a method of teaching English to medical students contributes to the effective learning in the educational process.

The AIDLET Model

2014 ◽  
pp. 412-435
Author(s):  
José Bidarra ◽  
Meagan Rothschild ◽  
Kurt Squire ◽  
Mauro Figueiredo
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Mobile Media ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Electronic Games

Smartphones and other mobile devices like the iPhone, Android, Kindle Fire, and iPad have boosted educators' interest in using mobile media for education. Applications from games to augmented reality are thriving in research settings, and in some cases schools and universities, but relatively little is known about how such devices may be used for effective learning. This article discusses the selection and potential use of electronic games, simulations and augmented reality in mobile learning supported by an operational model called AIDLET. After analyzing the different approaches to the use of digital technology and games in education, and discussing their benefits and shortcomings, a framework was developed to facilitate the selection, repurposing, design and implementation of games, simulations and augmented reality, with focus on the practical aspects of the processes used in mobile learning. It is apparent that these devices for learning are valued by students and teachers alike, and that they may be used as personalized devices for amplifying learning, specifically through amplifying access to information, social networks, and ability to participate in the world. Furthermore, whereas traditional learning is based on knowledge memorization and the completion of carefully graded assignments, today, games, simulations and virtual environments turn out to be safe platforms for trial and error experimentation, i.e. learning by doing or playing. In this context, the AIDLET model was set out and verified against a taxonomy representing the main categories and genres of games, and the article concludes with implications for how teachers, instructional designers and technologists might best capitalize on the affordances of mobile devices when designing for blended learning and e-learning courses.

Analisis Peluang Usaha Pembuatan Alat Permainan Edukatif Anak Selama Masa Pandemi Covid-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-22
Author(s):  
L.Virginayoga Hignasari
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Market Analysis ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Business Opportunity ◽  
Child Education ◽  
Business Opportunities

This study aimed to determine the business opportunities for making educational game tools during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was a qualitative research using literature study method. The data obtained were then analyzed descriptively. The development of children's abilities during this pandemic cannot be underestimated. Parents and teachers must work together to create an effective learning for children. In designing an interesting and effective learning, one must use learning media that can attract children's interest. Therefore educational play tools were a solution to the problems faced by most parents during this pandemic. Educational play tools become a medium for creating meaningful learning activities for children. Seeing the importance of this educational game tool, the public's demand for this media was increasing. This was one of the factors that made selling educational game tools a promising business opportunity. Several manufacturers that produce educational games have experienced an increase in the number of orders and this has resulted in an increase in sales turnover. Business opportunities in the sale of educational game tools based on market analysis will continue to increase. This was because parents' awareness of child development was increasing. Based on this, to start a business in this field a number of things that must be done are starting to become a reseller, expanding the sales network, increasing cooperation with foundations engaged in child education and looking for craftsmen partners to start producing their own.

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