Das Motivationspotenzial von Spielen erschließen

Abstract

Games hold great motivational potential. They show that people can deal with difficult problems not only voluntarily but also enthusiastically. This potential could be used to inspire learning in educational contexts. However, the large number of possible structures provided by game design tends to overwhelm both teachers and learners when they try to transfer them to the context of learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) can support this creative design process. As part of a methodical approach, it can make the pool of game elements accessible. Even without any prior experience in game design, teachers, and learners can thus use the potential of games to create motivating learning opportunities. In a seminar with students, we integrated an AI into a tested creative workflow, where users analyze and develop motivation in non-game contexts. Using focus group interviews, we explored whether and how it could support the users' creativity. The results show that the students used the AI to validate their ideas, and that it was predominantly perceived as supporting their creativity.