The interest towards research on learning games is continuously growing, however, the
integration of games in teaching is still a somewhat unexplored area of study. In this …

This study examines what kind of competencies teachers need in using game-based
pedagogy (GBP). In our conceptual framework, GBP entails four approaches: using …

The qualitative research employed semi-structured interviews with 28 elementary school
teachers to examine the types of knowledge they use to integrate digital game-based …

Despite Italian teachers' strong interest in the use of games, especially the digital ones, there
are several critical issues due to their lack of familiarity with games/video games thus …

Despite the strong interest of teachers in the use of the game, especially the digital one,
however there are several critical issues attributable to the teaching role, which make its …

Abstract Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) demonstrated a positive impact on students'
motivation, engagement, knowledge acquisition, and many other areas. However, all the …

This study investigated a novel co-design process to improve the design of educational
games, based on the lived experiences of game designers and teachers. The research …

Games in the twenty-first century have the potential to be important educational tools.
Today's kids are easily distracted, and game-based learning is the panacea because it has …