Videogames and open feedback systems to enhance probabilistic reasoning and engagement

Abstract

This study analyzed the relationship between probabilistic reasoning, feedback type, and engagement across four sessions of an DGBL educational practice with a feedback system. Results show that engagement and probabilistic reasoning varied longitudinally during the intervention. In addition, the teacher’s feedback was found to be of an open-ended type. Significant correlations were established between probabilistic reasoning and feedback, as well as between engagement and probabilistic reasoning in one of the sessions. Implications for teaching and designing DGBL sequences are presented.

Editorial, Vol. 11, No. 1

“…"Videogames and open feedback systems to enhance probabilistic reasoning and engagement", by Velasco-Hernández et al [1], aims to evaluate a pedagogical strategy for teaching probabilistic reasoning skills and overcoming the widespread misconception that random events are solely based on "luck". It investigates the relationship between probabilistic reasoning, feedback types, and engagement levels across four sessions of a digital game based educational practice employing open-ended feedback systems.…”