Connecting Lines of Research on Task Model Variables, Automatic Item Generation, and Learning Progressions in Game-Based Assessment.

• Authors : Graf, Edith Aurora¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *EDUCATION; *GAMES in mathematics education; *LEVEL of difficulty

• Source: Measurement. Apr2014, Vol. 12 Issue 1/2, p42-46. 5p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on the role of task model variables in executing mathematical and game-based ...

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An Exploration of Computer Game-Based Instruction in the “World History” Class in Secondary Education: A Comparative Study in China.

• Authors : Yu, Zhonggen¹ ; Yu, Wei Hua²; Fan, Xiaohui¹

Subjects: *COMPUTER games; *WORLD history; *EDUCATIONAL gamesCHINA

• Source: PLoS ONE. May2014, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p1-8. 8p.

• Abstract: So far, many studies on educational games have been carried out in America and Europe. Very few related empirical studies, however, ... Copyright of PLoS ONE is the property of Public Library of Science and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Levelling the playing field: Engaging disadvantaged students through game-based pedagogy.

• Authors : Elliott, David¹

Subjects: *TEACHING; *LITERACY; *COMPUTER games

• Source: Australian Journal of Language & Literacy. 2014, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p34-40. 7p. 2 Charts.

• Abstract: This article explores the potential for game-based learning that meets the ... Copyright of Australian Journal of Language & Literacy is the property of Australian Literacy Educators' Association and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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Effects of type of exploratory strategy and prior knowledge on middle school students' learning of chemical formulas from a 3D role-playing game.

• Authors : Chen, Ming-Puu¹ ; Wong, Yu-Ting¹ ; Wang, Li-Chun¹

Subjects: *MIDDLE school students; *ACADEMIC motivation; *CHEMICAL formulas

• Source: Educational Technology Research & Development. Apr2014, Vol. 62 Issue 2, p163-185. 23p.

• Abstract: 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' ... Copyright of Educational Technology Research & Development is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Building a construction procurement negotiation training game model: Learning experiences and outcomes.

• Authors : Ren-Jye Dzeng¹ ; Ken-Yu Lin²; Pei-Ru Wang³

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL games; *SIMULATION games in education; *SIMULATION methods in education

• Source: British Journal of Educational Technology. Nov2014, Vol. 45 Issue 6, p1115-1135. 21p. 4 Color Photographs, 9 Charts, 2 Graphs.

• Abstract: Game-based education is a promising method for encouraging student Copyright of British Journal of Educational Technology is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Teachers as game designers: using a game in formal learning in a Singapore primary school.

• Authors : Sandford, Richard¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *VIDEO games in education; *EDUCATIONAL games; *TEACHING methodsSINGAPORE

• Source: Educational Media International. Mar2014, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p66-78. 13p.

• Abstract: Researchers have offered, in recent years, compelling reasons for considering the potential of digital games to support learningCopyright of Educational Media International is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted ...

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Technologies on the Horizon: Teachers Respond to the Horizon Report.

• Authors : Hodges, Charles¹ ; Prater, Alyssa¹

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL technology; *EDUCATION; *PUBLIC schools

• Source: TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning. May2014, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p71-77. 7p.

• Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' beliefs regarding the integration of technologies from the 2011 K-12 edition of the Horizon Report into their ... Copyright of TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not ...

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Learning Chinese characters via mobile technology in a primary school classroom.

• Authors : Lu, Jie¹ (AUTHOR) ; Meng, Sue² (AUTHOR); Tam, Vincent³ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *MOBILE learning; *STUDY & teaching of Chinese language; *CHINESE characters

• Source: Educational Media International. Sep2014, Vol. 51 Issue 3, p166-184. 19p.

• Abstract: This paper describes a project, including the design, development, and use of a mobile application (referred to as application hereafter) for learningCopyright of Educational Media International is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted ...

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From psychomotor to 'motorpsycho': learning through gestures with body sensory technologies.

• Authors : Xu, Xinhao ; Ke, Fengfeng¹

Subjects: *STUDY & teaching of telecommunication; *FACILITATED learning; *MENTAL arithmetic

• Source: Educational Technology Research & Development. Dec2014, Vol. 62 Issue 6, p711-741. 31p.

• Abstract: As information and communication technology continues to evolve, body sensory technologies, like the Microsoft Kinect, provide learning designers new approaches to ... Copyright of Educational Technology Research & Development is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Risk-Based Learning Games Improve Long-Term Retention of Information among School Pupils.

• Authors : Devonshire, Ian M.¹; Davis, Jenny¹; Fairweather, Sophie¹

Subjects: *SCHOOLS; *PSYCHOLOGY of learning; *INFORMATION theory

• Source: PLoS ONE. Jul2014, Vol. 9 Issue 7, p1-9. 9p.

• Abstract: Risk heightens motivation and, if used appropriately, may have the potential to improve engagement in the classroom. We have developed a risk-... Copyright of PLoS ONE is the property of Public Library of Science and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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