ERIC Number: EJ1263189
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Publication Date: 2020-Jun
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Investigating the Impact of an Adventure-Based 3D Solar System Game on Primary School Learning Process
El Mawas, Nour; Tal, Irina; Moldovan, Arghir-Nicolae; Bogusevschi, Diana; Andrews, Josephine; Muntean, Gabriel-Miro; Muntean, Cristina Hava
Knowledge Management & E-Learning, v12 n2 p165-190 Jun 2020
Teachers face many difficulties in the motivation, engagement, and improvement of learning outcomes for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In this paper, we present a research study on the learning experience of a new interactive educational 3D video game called Final Frontier, designed for primary school students. This game supports student knowledge acquisition on two Solar System planets Mercury and Venus, and a satellite - Moon through direct experience, interactive challenges and fun. This article compares the learning impact of the computer game-based learning approach with a classic teacher-based learning approach. User experience with the game and game usability are also evaluated. A case study that involved 53 children was conducted for the evaluation. Among the most important findings, include the facts that the experimental group that used the game in their learning activity have performed much better than the control group and the students had a great learning experience when using the Final Frontier game.
Descriptors: Astronomy, Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Video Games, Usability, Technology Integration, STEM Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students, Children, Foreign Countries, Single Sex Schools, Males, Student Satisfaction, Learner Engagement
Laboratory of Knowledge Management & E-Learning. Web site: http://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ireland (Dublin)
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