Serious Games, Motivation, and Learning: A Study on Marginalized Youth
Annisa Hasanah,
Roger C. Baars
Abstract:Marginalized youth are frequently disadvantaged in formal educational systems. In recent years, serious games have shown positive effects on learning for youth. However, the impact of serious games on learning outcomes is somewhat understudied, in particular with regards to marginalized youth. This paper explores motivation and perceived knowledge gain and skill development among marginalized youth playing the Water Champions game (a tabletop game about water and hygiene practices). The empirical study was con… Show more
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