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Reynolds, Rebecca – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2016
This paper offers a newly conceptualized modular framework for digital literacy that defines this concept as a task-driven "social constructivist digital literacy," comprising 6 practice domains grounded in Constructionism and social constructivism: Create, Manage, Publish, Socialize, Research, Surf. The framework articulates possible…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Constructivism (Learning), Instructional Design, Educational Games
Chen, Ming-Puu; Wong, Yu-Ting; Wang, Li-Chun – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2014
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the type of exploratory strategy and level of prior knowledge on middle school students' performance and motivation in learning chemical formulas via a 3D role-playing game (RPG). Two types of exploratory strategies-RPG exploratory with worked-example and RPG exploratory without…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Chemistry, Scientific Concepts, Mathematical Formulas
Proske, Antje; Roscoe, Rod D.; McNamara, Danielle S. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2014
Achieving sustained student engagement with practice in computer-based writing strategy training can be a challenge. One potential solution is to foster engagement by embedding practice in educational games; yet there is currently little research comparing the effectiveness of game-based practice versus more traditional forms of practice. In this…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Games, Student Motivation, Academic Achievement
Gunter, Glenda A.; Kenny, Robert F.; Vick, Erik H. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2008
We are witnessing a mad rush to pour educational content into games in an ad hoc manner in hopes that player/learners are motivated simply because the content is housed inside a game. A failure to base educational game design on well-established learning and instructional theories increases the risk of the game failing to meet its intended…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Design, Evaluation, Models
Amory, Alan – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2007
Complex computer and video games may provide a vehicle, based on appropriate theoretical concepts, to transform the educational landscape. Building on the original game object model (GOM) a new more detailed model is developed to support concepts that educational computer games should: be relevant, explorative, emotive, engaging, and include…
Descriptors: Video Games, Educational Games, Game Theory, Design Requirements