A Case Study of Computer Gaming for Math: Engaged Learning from Gameplay?

Autor/in	Ke, Fengfeng
Titel	A Case Study of Computer Gaming for Math: Engaged Learning from Gameplay?
Quelle	In: Computers & Education, 51 (2008) 4, S.1609-1620 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1315
DOI	10.1016/j.compedu.2008.03.003
Schlagwörter	Case Studies; Computers; Educational Games; Mathematics Instruction; Grade 4; Grade 6; Metacognition; Student Attitudes; Observation; Protocol Analysis; Computer Uses in Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Digitalrechner; Educational game; Lernspiel; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; Meta cognitive ability; Meta-cognition; Metakognitive Fähigkeit; Metakognition; Schülerverhalten; Beobachtung; Computernutzung
Abstract	Employing mixed-method approach, this case study examined the in situ use of educational computer games in a summer math program to facilitate 4th and 5th graders' cognitive math achievement, metacognitive awareness, and positive attitudes toward math learning. The results indicated that students developed more positive attitudes toward math learning through five-week computer math gaming, but there was no significant effect of computer gaming on students' cognitive test performance or metacognitive awareness development. The in-field observation and students' think-aloud protocol informed that not every computer math drill game would engage children in committed learning. The study findings have highlighted the value of situating learning activities within the game story, making games pleasantly challenging, scaffolding reflections, and designing suitable off-computer activities. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10