Game-Based Motivational Analytics and Metrics

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

The symposium will address the theoretical and empirical basis of game motivational analytics and metrics. It will consist of three presentations: (1) A Framework for Motivational Analytics and Metrics in Games, (2) Emotional Design for Games to Enhance Executive Functions, and (3) Interest Analytics and Metrics for Measurement in Games. The modes of inquiry consist of a theoretical driven model for assessment of key motivational variables, an experimental study, and a mixed modes study, respectively. The presentations and discussants will focus on motivation analytics and metrics for games and simulations.

Sub Unit

• Division C - Learning and Instruction / Division C - Section 3b: Technology-Based Environments

Chair

• Eva L. Baker, University of California - Los Angeles

Papers

• A Framework for Motivational Analytics and Metrics in Games - Robert S. Rueda, University of Southern California

• Emotional Design for Games to Enhance Executive Functions - Jan L. Plass, New York University

• Interest Analytics and Metrics for Measurement in Games - Harold F. O'Neil, University of Southern California; Katerina Schenke, University of California - Los Angeles; Alan Koenig, University of California - Los Angeles; Stephen Watson, U.S. Navy

Discussants

• Richard E. Mayer, University of California - Santa Barbara

• Ryan Shaun Baker, University of Pennsylvania