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Educational Game Computing. Chiitra Tibbs Auburn University Research Spring 2006. Intro to Educational Game Computing. Info for Chi Chi… Presentations May 2 1:30-3:00 Digital Game-Based Learning by Marc Prensky
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Educational Game Computing Chiitra Tibbs Auburn University Research Spring 2006
Intro to Educational Game Computing • Info for Chi Chi… • Presentations May 2 1:30-3:00 • Digital Game-Based Learning by Marc Prensky • First page should include an Intro to Educational Game Interest ( for NSF grant) + research question • Next Two slides should include Screen Shots for each system you have investigated
Introduction • Does gaming increase student’s motivation in learning? • Does gaming increase students’ retention in computer science? • Does gaming increase the fun factor in programming? • Does gaming increase computer science student enrollment?
Alice • Allows students to learn computer programming more easily • Drag-and-Drop editor for creating programs • Uses 3D graphics to engage Students • Appeals to wide Audience • Storytelling • Interactive computer games • Not threatening
Alice M. Moskal, D. Lurie, and S. Cooper, Evaluating the Effectiveness of a New Instructional Approach. In Proceedings of 2004 SIGCSE Conference, (Norfolk, VA).
AlicE • EA Sports • Demo
Digital Game Based Learningby Marc Prensky • Children’s Attitudes • Merge the content of learning and the motivation of games
Video Games as part of Constructivist LearningbyObe Hostetter • Game Generation • Different learning style • Education software guidelines
Video Games in Educationby Kurt Squire • From Video Game Consumers to Creators • Educator fears of video games