Designing Instruction With Game-Based Learning: Game Mechanics in Courses From Middle School to Higher Education

• In Event: 53.081 - Roundtable Session 21
  In Roundtable Session: 53.081-15 - Game-Based Learning and Discovery

Abstract

This paper examines teacher selection of game mechanics in curriculum designed using game-based learning. Measures included an open response survey and member checking events for 27 participants. Game mechanics varied by grade level but the use of quests, instant feedback and rewards were the most impactful for students. This study supports the differentiated use of game mechanics for motivation by level of education.

Authors

• Larysa N. Nadolny, Iowa State University

• Zina Alaswad

• Dennis Eugene Culver, Iowa State University

• Wei Wang, Iowa State University