Educators’ Perspectives on Digital Games and Learning via the Games and Literacy Education (GALE) Scale (Poster 11)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Sunday 1:30 p.m.
  In Poster Session: Instructional Technology SIG Poster Presentations

Abstract

Teachers’ views impact if and how technologies are integrated into classroom practice, and research demonstrates digital game-based learning can support student learning across content areas. Yet, quantitative examinations of teachers’ views on digital game-based learning in literacy education are limited. This study establishes the Gaming and Literacy Education (GALE) Scale as a reliable and valid measure for examining literacy teachers’ perspectives on digital games and learning. The GALE Scale is a 21-item five-factor model created by conducting an exploratory factor analysis with survey data from 516 literacy teachers followed by a confirmatory factor analysis with data from another 516 teachers. Scholars can utilize the GALE Scale to examine teachers’ views on digital games and literacy learning across time and contexts.

Authors

• Sam von Gillern, University of Missouri

• Amanda Olsen, University of Missouri

• Brady L. Nash, University of Florida

• Carolyn Stufft, Berry College