Preparing for the Future with Games for Learning: Using Video Games and Simulations to Engage Students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Ormsby, Robert; Daniel, Robin; Ormsby, Marka

doi:10.1080/14777622.2011.625924

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“…For example, even though interaction would have been related to the camp activities, learners were reluctant to seek SCRATCH assistance, thereby hindering the teamwork process. This result is concerning because previous research on adolescent learning has demonstrated that learners learn better from each other than from a teacher (Hong, Fadjo, Chang, Geist, & Black, 2010;Kafai et al, 2007;Ormsby, Daniel, & Ormsby, 2011). Further, Bates et al (2009aBates et al ( , 2009b found that secondary students required little encouragement to help their peers.…”

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“…Given the high interest in video games and the availability of game creation software, scholars have examined adolescents' game-development (i.e., creating serious video games) as a form of discovery learning. Results indicate that adolescents who develop their own video games learn problem solving, teamwork, and higher order thinking skills, like analysis and processing (Hong, Fadjo, Chang, Geist, & Black, 2010;Ormsby, Daniel, & Ormsby, 2011). Instructional strategies are more optimal, however, when educators implement learner support and, thus, lower learner frustration (Hong, et al, 2010).…”

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Juvenile Offenders

Ruggiero

Hurtado

Watson

2013

International Journal of Game-Based Learning

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In this study, the authors examined juvenile offender experiences in Project Tech, a research-based educational pilot program to teach socially responsible serious game development at a major Midwest university’s Games Lab. Using open-ended interviews, learner feedback surveys, and learner journaling during the program, the researchers examined two questions pertaining to: (a) learner motivation, engagement, and meaning making; and (b) program feedback and critique to elicit program improvements as part of an iterative process. Responses were analyzed using inductive textual analysis and content analysis. Several learner themes emerged: game development as motivation, discovery learning (i.e., learning game development skills through trial and error) as engagement in game development, and meaning-making through designing games to teach a social issue. The authors link these findings to the research questions and implications, discuss discovery learning as it pertains to juvenile delinquency interventions, and identify new questions for the ongoing pilot program.

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Juvenile Offenders

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Hurtado

Watson

2013

International Journal of Game-Based Learning

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“…The article also mentions how math related games have helped children develop math skills at a young age. Ormsby et al [33] in their paper go through the potential of video games and simulations in student engagement with science, math and technology. With the rising need for people in the field of science, Math and technology, also, people who have to be critical thinkers and have analytical skills the authors see challenges and limitations classroom learning can pose and how games for learning could break these barriers.…”

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Math Adventures with Tuffy: A 2D Game to Aid in Learning Mathematics

Priyanka¹,

Bokhare²,

Paul³

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IJRASET

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Games have always played a significant role in a student’s life. With the fast paced technological development and the virtualization of learning environments, the need for bridging the gap between learning and gaming has never been higher. Studies have shown that integrating games into academics have shown significant improvement in the students’ engagement and are motivated to perform well. The aim of this study is to develop a 2D platform game to support learning of mathematics at elementary level. Various academic aspects are integrated into in order to set a learning environment using game mechanics. Building on the pre-existing ideologies on games for learning while basing it on Educational requirements and enhancing the gaming experience. This makes the learning experience engaging and fun all the while focusing on the learning experience, and when education is related with fun the positive aspects of gaming would be reflected on academics as well. The study focuses on game development and how various concepts for gamification are implemented and integrated to it. Understanding the relationship between education and gaming leads to compelling Academic solutions. This could revolutionize the field of Education and how it is imparted. Keywords: Gamification, learning environment, educational tool, development, math game.

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Problem Solving Through Video Game Creation

Ruggiero

2013

Curriculum Models for the 21st Century

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Preparing for the Future with Games for Learning: Using Video Games and Simulations to Engage Students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

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Juvenile Offenders

Math Adventures with Tuffy: A 2D Game to Aid in Learning Mathematics

Problem Solving Through Video Game Creation

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