ERIC Number: EJ1034058
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 10
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Mobile App Development to Increase Student Engagement and Problem Solving Skills
Dekhane, Sonal; Xu, Xin; Tsoi, Mai Yin
Journal of Information Systems Education, v24 n4 p299-308 Win 2013
This paper describes a project designed to promote problem solving and critical thinking skills in a general education, computing course at an open access institution. A visual programming tool, GameSalad, was used to enable students to create educational apps for mobile platforms. The students worked on a game development project for the entire semester, incorporating various skills learned throughout the semester. Pre and post quiz analysis showed a significant improvement in students' ability to design comprehensive solutions to a given problem. Survey results also showed increased student engagement, high interest in computing and a "better" understanding of information technology.
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education, Games, Pretests Posttests, Design, Problem Solving, Learner Engagement, Thinking Skills, Creative Thinking, College Students, Information Technology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Student Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
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