ERIC Number: EJ1034871
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1046-8781
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GREENIFY: A Real-World Action Game for Climate Change Education
Lee, Joey J.; Ceyhan, Pinar; Jordan-Cooley, William; Sung, Woonhee
Simulation & Gaming, v44 n2-3 p349-365 Apr-Jun 2013
The literature on climate change education recommends social, accessible action-oriented learning that is specifically designed to resonate with a target audience's values and worldview. This article discusses GREENIFY, a real-world action game designed to teach adult learners about climate change and motivate informed action. A pilot study suggests that the game fostered the creation of peer-generated user content, motivated informed action, created positive pressure, and was perceived as a fun and engaging experience.
Descriptors: Educational Games, Climate, Environmental Education, Adult Learning, Educational Technology, Active Learning, Peer Influence, Relevance (Education), Social Influences, Learning Motivation, Online Surveys, Graduate Students, Likert Scales, Essays, Interviews, Design, Formative Evaluation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
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Identifiers - Location: New York
Grant or Contract Numbers: 1239783.