Balancing Education and Entertainment: The Encapsulation Method for Educational Game Design

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Short Description

This study proposed an encapsulation method of designing educational game, which is driven by the learning theories. We emphasize the balance between education and entertainment to reduce learning cognitive load. A sample game, Perry’s Game, has been developed based on the proposed design method and procedures. The pilot experiment results suggest that our educational game generated a higher growth in math measurement skills compared to conventional teaching for students in grades 3 to 5.

Author

• Contributor: Fan Zou, Sichuan Normal University