ERIC Number: EJ1064781
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
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An Investigation of the Effects of a Graphic Organizer in an Online Serious Game on Learning Outcomes and Attitudinal Perceptions
Cheon, Jongpil; Chung, Sungwon; Song, Jaeki; Kim, Yongjin
Interactive Learning Environments, v23 n4 p437-452 2015
A serious game, which is designed for learning purposes rather than recreational purposes, has been applied for digital game-based Learning. This study investigated the effects of graphic organizers in a serious game, "The Transistor", on learning outcomes and attitudinal perceptions. A total of 99 participants were randomly assigned to three groups: non-organizer group, advance organizer group, and post organizer group. The results revealed that participants using a post organizer, which was presented after the game for review, outperformed those using a non-organizer and an advance organizer on both learning outcomes (recall test scores and recycling intention) and attitudinal perceptions (perceived enjoyment, perceived usefulness, and satisfaction). These findings implied that a post-graphic organizer could enhance the instructional value of a serious game. More detailed implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Educational Games, Attitude Measures, Technology Uses in Education, Program Effectiveness, Comparative Analysis, Satisfaction, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Scores, Recall (Psychology), Intention, Likert Scales, Recycling, Statistical Analysis, Teaching Methods
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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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