Effects of visual map embedded approach on students learning performance using Briggs–Myers learning style in word puzzle gaming course

Abstract

Many researchers have indicated in their studies that there is a need to integrate knowledge construction tools to improve knowledge and enhance learning performance of students in life science courses. Due to improper integration of learning strategies, educational games effectiveness could be affected in comparison to conventional interactive systems. In present study, a visual map embedded matching based interactive word puzzle system was deployed to reduce student's cognitive load, enhance learning motivation skills to gain understanding on novel concepts, improve personality to foster interpersonal skills, improve learning achievements and compare them with conventional puzzle system in intelligent gaming courses. The efficacy of presented approach has been assessed by designing an experiment which involves mixed dimensions of Briggs–Myers learning style. The experimental results showed that the approach based on visual maps can improve overall students grooming and they could adopt gaming based educational technology with ease in contrast to traditional learning systems.