Fostering game-based physics learning through game design features

• In Event: Games and Learning

Short Description

The purpose of this mixed-methods study is to explore how specific game-design features foster physics learning. We found three main results from quantitative and qualitative data analyses. First, local narratives sustain motivation to learn and play through social interactions around the game. Second, perceived control over game objects predicts game performance, but there were no significant differences among various conditions of the game (adaptive, linear, and free choice). Third, Physics Playground supports effortful physics learning.

Authors

• Presenter: Chih-Pu Dai, Florida State University

• Contributor: Valerie J. Shute, The Florida State University

• Presenter: Ginny L. Smith, The Florida State University

• Presenter: Zhichun Liu, Florida State University

• Presenter: renata kuba, Florida State University

• Contributor: SEYEDAHMAD RAHIMI, Florida State University