Concept Of Game Research Articles

The Impact of Using Gamification on English language learning in increasing Learning Motivation

Background. 21st century education demands changes in learning methods to increase students' learning motivation. Gamification, or the use of game elements in a learning context, has been recognized as an effective tool to increase student engagement and motivation. However, more in-depth research is still needed to evaluate the effectiveness of gamification in increasing the motivation to learn English among English Language Education students. Purpose. The main purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of using gamification in increasing the motivation of students in learning English. Method. Through a quantitative approach and survey method, this research aims to investigate the experience, perception, and level of student learning motivation related to the use of gamification in English language learning. English Education. The survey was conducted by distributing questionnaires compiled based on related literature and previous research on gamification. The survey steps are voluntary and the confidentiality of the data is strictly maintained. Results. Based on the results of the analysis of the sixth questionnaire, gamification proved to have a positive impact on increasing students' learning motivation in learning English. The majority of respondents feel effective or enthusiastic about the use of gamification. However, there are a small number of respondents who feel neutral towards the concept of gamification. Further evaluation and efforts to expand the understanding and application of gamification need to be done. Conclusion. This research shows that the use of gamification in English language learning promises to increase students' learning motivation. However, continuous evaluation and improvement is required to maximize its potential use. Thus, gamification can be considered as an effective learning strategy in the context of learning English in the 21st century education era.

Serious Games in Higher Education in the Transforming Process to Education 4.0—Systematized Review

The digital transformation associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution is having an impact on the way we teach. Under the term Education 4.0, new teaching methods, new technologies, as well as a student-centered approach, are expected to be used in teaching. One established method of teaching is the use of Serious Games, as it has various positive effects in terms of motivation and engagement. This paper deals with the question of how the transformation towards Education 4.0 influences the way Serious Games are designed and used in the context of higher education. To this end, a systematized literature review was conducted. Out of 550 publications, 28 were included. This revealed works on the general conception as well as studies on Serious Games in various areas of university teaching. The results show different concepts of Serious Games, with the structure often being adapted to learning content and not to students. In terms of technical implementation, Serious Games are mostly web- or desktop-applications instead of new technologies such as VR. As a result, new concepts seem necessary to adapt Serious Games to Education 4.0. In the future, we want to design Serious Games that respond flexibly to students’ needs and make it easy to integrate new technologies.

The Success and Failure of “Legends of the Three Kingdoms” From the Perspective of Marketing

As people's entertainment methods are increasingly popular and rich, the board games industry is increasingly appreciated by customers. The “Legends of the Three Kingdoms”, which led the development of the industry, is now gradually declining, which is largely attributed to the mistake of the marketing strategy. This essay is based on the literature of the rules of operation of the board games and online games industry as well as the case analysis of “Legends of the Three Kingdoms”, using the 4P marketing theory to analyze the various periods of its development, and to clarify the effectiveness of these strategies and the impact on the competitiveness of brands. This essay finds that the success of the marketing strategy is mainly due to its focus on the needs of the player, and its failure is mainly due to the contradiction between the game concept and the game's reality. It can take measures to strengthen brand culture elements, focus on brand differentiation promotion, diversify marketing channels and continuously deepen copyright awareness to make marketing strategies sustainable development. The board games and online games industry should draw lessons from it, and the marketing strategy should be closely followed by the market trend and specific analysis in specific periods. Even if the company is in a good state of development, the importance of marketing strategy cannot be ignored.

Prospects for the development of educational computer games in the context of the theory of the "state of flow" by M. Csikszentmihalyi

The subject of the study concerns one of the most significant problems of computer gamification of education – the question of criteria for the development and evaluation of educational computer games, including optimization of their game mechanics, game structure and forms of integration of players into their space, taking into account their specifics, goals and main educational purpose. The concept of "game flow", which originated in the gaming industry under the influence of the theory of the "state of flow" by M. Csikszentmihalyi, represents an original interpretation of the criteria of internal motivation of human activity and, as the goal of game design, assumes the achievement of the highest immersiveness of the game and the creation of space for the construction of meanings. The concept of game flow is widely used in modern trends in the development of educational games: the use of innovative game mechanics that complement and enrich the traditional and most common model of PBL gamification and allow achieving the greatest human involvement in the process of playing and learning is gaining great promise in them. The article uses a comprehensive methodological approach, including a descriptive method applied to various concepts of learning gamification and motivation theories, as well as a comparative and hermeneutic analysis of research on the development of educational computer games. The scientific novelty of the research is due to the correlation of the concept of game flow and the theory of the state of flow by M. Csikszentmihalyi with the main tasks of educational games and trends in their development. The conclusions of the article state that the development of virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies, 3D visualization, and the improvement of computer graphics open up new prospects for the use of computer games in education, including in the humanities. Despite the fact that the issue of determining the prospects for the development of computer learning games is solved in modern pedagogy by studying the mechanisms of formation of internal motivation and involvement in learning, the theory of the "state of flow" by M. Csikszentmihalyi is of great interest in this sense. Optimization of the game mechanics of modern educational computer games is aimed at personalization, creating a space of free choice for the player and involves individual selection of the level of difficulty of tasks. These and other characteristics of game design can significantly improve the effectiveness of training.

Pengaruh Latihan Drill Terhadap Kemampuan Servis Backhand Bulutangkis Mahasiswa

This research was motivated by the high number of short backhand servis errors made by badminton athletes who took part in activities at the Garut University Student Activity Unit, Physical Education class of 2019. One of the factors identified as the cause of these errors was the athlete's poor foot position when making the shot. . Therefore, improvement is needed through continuous training, one of which is by using drill exercises. The problem formulation for this research is whether there is an effect of drill training on backhand servis ability, with the aim of assessing the impact of drill practice on badminton athletes' backhand servis ability.The concepts and theories used as references include training concepts, training principles, drilling practice concepts, and badminton game concepts. The results of the research show that there is a positive influence of drill training on backhand servis ability. This is proven by an increase in the average value of the backhand serve after participation in drill practice. Statistical analysis produces a calculated t value = -20.716 and t table = -2.160, with -t calculated -t table (-20.716 -2.160). Apart from that, the probability value (P value) 0.05 or 0.000 0.05, so the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. This means that there is a significant difference in backhand servis ability before and after drill practice.Recommendations for this research were given to the UNIGA Student Activity Unit (UKM) Manager to improve the management of UKM activities, the Badminton UKM Manager to improve the quality and quantity of training, and to the campus to further improve the guidance of UNIGA UKM as an implementation of the Tri Darma of Higher Education.

Historical Analysis of Interactive Gamification Research: A Literature Review with Kuhn and Lakatos’ Approaches

This literature review provides an analysis of the historical development and theoretical frameworks put forth by notable philosophers such as Thomas Kuhn and Imre Lakatos in the field of interactive gamification research. By examining the contributions and perspectives of these influential figures, the authors aimed to enhance our understanding of the evolution of gamification as a research area. This review serves as a valuable resource for individuals interested in delving deeper into the concept of gamification in interactive research. Furthermore, it offers a collection of references that can be explored in the initial stages of gamification research. By studying the works of influential philosophers such as Thomas Kuhn and Imre Lakatos, researchers can gain valuable insights into the evolution of gamification research and its theoretical underpinnings.. Kuhn's concept of paradigm shifts and Lakatos's ideas on research programs provide researchers with a framework to understand the progression of ideas and theories within the field.

Acid Base Global - An Escape Room to Teach the Chemistry of Acids and Bases

In recent years the popularity of educational escape rooms increased. To escape as fast as possible, learners must solve different puzzles in a collaborative manner. The puzzle structure is reminiscent of problem- or inquiry-based learning. Therefore, educational escape rooms are particularly suitable for science education. This paper describes the development and first evaluation of an educational escape room for the chemistry classroom called Acid Base Global. Acid Base Global deals with typical acid-bases reactions, neutralization, chemical formulas, the pH-value, identification of acids, bases and ampholytes as well as the Brønsted-Lowry-theory. It can be used to review and consolidate content knowledge and to diagnose learning difficulties. Acid Base Global was first implemented in an upper secondary chemistry course consisting of 16 students. A questionnaire containing six open questions and 16 Likert items was used for evaluation. All groups were able to escape within the given time limit, although the format was challenging for the students. Overall, learners were interested in the game concept and found it to be a fun approach to repeat and apply their chemical knowledge in a different way.

Gaming: Between Science and Media

This article continues the analysis of gaming from the perspective of I. Hoffman’s concept of everyday gaming. The referent social images formed in games and the emerging conflict between corporations and players are also considered. The work examines the situation that has developed in the Russian market, in particular, the bans on the part of Western corporations introduced in 2022 and Russian prospects for the formation of a full-fledged domestic gaming environment. The author notes that the gaming community has found itself being unprotected from the influence of corporations, social science is not able to comprehensively explain gaming as a specific social institution, and large-scale wars are unfolding in the information field for the possibility of broadcasting one’s own values. Gaming research is a new and promising direction for further research.

Asymmetric VR Game Subgenres: Implications for Analysis and Design

This paper identifies subgenres of asymmetric virtual reality (AVR) games and proposes the AVR Game Genre (AVRGG) framework for developing AVR games. We examined 66 games “in the wild” to develop the AVRGG and used it to identify 5 subgenres of AVR games including David(s) vs. Goliath, Hide and Seek, Perspective Puzzle, Order Simulation, and Lifeline. We describe these genres, which account for nearly half of the 66 games reviewed, in terms of the AVRGG framework that highlights salient asymmetries in the mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics categories. To evaluate the usefulness of the AVRGG framework, we conducted four workshops (two with the AVRGG framework and two without) with novice game designers who generated 16 original AVR game concepts. Comparisons between the workshop groups, observations of the design sessions, focus groups, and surveys showed the promise and limitations of the AVRGG framework as a design tool. We found that novice designers were able to understand and apply the AVRGG framework after only a brief introduction. The observations indicated two primary challenges that AVR designers face: balancing the game between VR and non-VR player(s) and generating original game concepts. The AVRGG framework helped overcome the balancing concerns due to its ability to inspire novice game designers with example subgenres and draw attention to the asymmetric mechanics and competitive/cooperative nature of games. While half of those who used the AVRGG framework to design with created games that fit directly into existing subgenres, the other half viewed the subgenres as “creative constraints” useful in jumpstarting novel game designs that combined, modified, or purposefully avoided existing subgenres. Additional benefits and limitations of the AVRGG framework are outlined in the paper.

Leveling Up Learning: Exploring Meaningful Gamification in Psychology Courses

Introduction: As instructors continue to search for innovative and interactive methods, incorporating games and game elements into higher education is increasingly more prominent. Statement of the Problem: While the role of play in cognitive, social, and emotional development is well-understood, there is need for deeper exploration into the practical application of meaningful gamification, especially within psychology courses. Literature Review: Few studies focus on the application of gamification in psychology, and this paper discusses the concept of meaningful gamification and its potential benefits in the classroom. Teaching Implications: This research addresses the real-world advantages and challenges of implementing meaningful gamification, while also outlining potential future directions for educators and researchers in the realm of psychology education. Conclusion: Opportunity exists within psychology courses to implement and advance the study of meaningful gamification via innovative instructional gamification approaches in pedagogy.

Offloading and adherence through technological advancements: Modern approaches for better foot care in diabetes.

This manuscript aims to provide a review and synthesis of contemporary advancements in footwear, sensor technology for remote monitoring, and digital health, with a focus on improving offloading and measuring and enhancing adherence to offloading in diabetic foot care. A narrative literature review was conducted by sourcing peer-reviewed articles, clinical studies, and technological innovations. This paper includes a review of various strategies, from specifically designed footwear, smart insoles and boots to using digital health interventions, which aim to offload plantar pressure and help prevent and manage wounds more effectively by improving the adherence to such offloading. In-house specially made footwear, sensor technologies remotely measuring pressure and weight-bearing activity, exemplified for example, through applications like smart insoles and SmartBoot, and other digital health technologies, show promise in improving offloading and changing patient behaviour towards improving adherence to offloading and facilitating personalised care. This paper introduces the concept of gamification and emotive visual indicators as novel methods to enhance patient engagement. It further discusses the transformative role of digital health technologies in the modern era. The integration of technology with footwear and offloading devices offers unparallelled opportunities for improving diabetic foot disease management not only through better offloading but also through improved adherence to offloading. These advancements allow healthcare providers to personalise treatment plans more effectively, thereby promising a major improvement in patient outcomes in diabetic foot ulcer healing and prevention.

Gamification in personal health management: a focus on mobile apps

This review article explores the concept and applications of gamification in personal health management, with a focus on mobile apps. Gamification is the use of game elements and techniques in non-game contexts to motivate and engage users in achieving certain goals or behaviors. Gamification has been applied to various domains of health, such as wellness, diet, exercise, chronic disease management, and mental health. The article discusses the benefits and challenges of gamification for health, as well as the theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence that support its effectiveness.

Psychological perspectives on motivation through gamification

Gamification is an innovative approach to foster motivation. It refers to the use of game elements in non-game contexts. This article adopts a differentiated view on the topic of gamification and investigates, how and why different game elements can address different motivational mechanisms. At first, the concept of gamification and specific game elements characteristic of gamification are described. After that, different motivational perspectives were analyzed and motivational mechanisms in form of effect hypotheses were derived from these perspectives. To investigate the motivational pull of gamification, game elements are matched with motivational mechanisms. Our theoretical inquiry shows that gamification potentially addresses motivational mechanisms and thereby fosters motivation. These theoretical results can be used for the effective design of gamification environments and represent a basis for empirical research. Further research is required to confirm these theoretical findings.

Evaluation of the MMCT App Based on the Octalysis Gamification Framework

Gamification has tremendous popularity among the various domains such as e-learning, business, and healthcare. It is well documented that many applications are being developed to assist the patients to modify their behavior and most of them are designed to engage and motivate users to increase adherence, using gamified techniques. However, academic research and management pay little attention to the challenges of developing, implementing, managing, and maximizing gamification methods. In this research work we have presented a medication management application based on a gamification concept that provides reminder tools for patients who have difficulty in remembering their regimen. Currently, we have evaluated the efficiency of the platform in support of the motivating and engaging application of mHealth (MMCT) based on the Octalysis Gamification Framework. The latter contains several elements of the game design that can be used to enhance their experience as required in each stage of the player’s journey. We conclude by discussing the following section on gamification in addition to the guidelines for further development of the Octalysis method.

Pengembangan Game 2D Platformer Berbasis Microbit Menggunakan Unity

This research aims to develop a 2D platformer game using the Microbit platform and Unity as the development tools. The Microbit serves as the controller with various sensors and computational capabilities. The development process starts with designing the game concept, including level design, characters, and mechanics. Unity is used to create levels, game logic, and connect the Microbit to the game. Users can control the character through the sensors and buttons on the Microbit. Testing involves participants to measure the game's quality and effectiveness and gather feedback. The collected data is used to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the game and make iterations to enhance the gaming experience. As a result, the researchers have created a game that can be controlled via Microbit, enriching the gaming experience.

Using Eye-Tracking to Demonstrate Children’s Attention to Detail When Evaluating Low-Fidelity Prototypes

Abstract This study used eye-tracking glasses to better understand how children explore low-fidelity prototypes in the context of user experience studies and to explore the potential of eye tracking in this context. The main research question that was being explored was whether the aesthetic refinement, either wireframe or high-resolution images, would affect children’s self-report and if so, or if not, what could be learned from knowing where children looked when exploring the prototypes. The results showed that the aesthetic refinement had little influence over the children’s overall ratings of the game. The eye-tracking data demonstrated that there were no differences in the time spent viewing the prototypes and most of the children focused on both the visuals and text on all the pages. However, there were a higher number of fixations recorded in the wireframe prototype compared to the photo-realistic version. This paper contributes to the design of prototypes through an understanding of how children interact with prototypes, demonstrating the importance of the text along with the visuals when evaluating game concepts with children. Further research is required to understand the differences and whether similar results are replicated with different games.

Gamification: Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Di Sekolah Dasar

Gamification system-based learning is a learning method that uses game elements and game thinking in a non-game environment to improve student behavior and engagement in the learning process. The concept of gamification in learning minimizes lectures by teachers about the material, and emphasizes interactivity and student involvement in learning. This research uses the literature review method to comprehensively analyze articles published from 2020 to 2023, of course with several specifications determined and 4 articles selected. The results of this research state that the gamification method is very effective and appropriate for increasing student learning motivation, because in implementing gamification students are required to be active during the learning process and also present interactive material.

Pengembangan Game edukasi berbasis Augmented Reality sebagai Media Pembelajaran Aksara Jepang

Common problems faced by students in learning Japanese script in Indonesia include difficulty constructing sentences, distinguishing between hiragana and katakana letters, speaking Japanese, and using vocabulary. To overcome this obstacle, research proposes the development of learning media based on Augmented Reality (AR) with the concept of educational games. Involving the SMUNEL Japanese Community at SMA Negeri 5 Makassar, the research used qualitative methods with discussion, observation and documentation. The research results identified internal factors, namely the decline in enthusiasm for learning, and external factors, namely the need for innovative media, as the main problem. The proposed solution is an educational game-based AR application to introduce Japanese characters. Application testing showed a positive response, with 90% of respondents agreeing that this application increases interest in learning and helps distinguish basic Japanese letters. It is hoped that this research will make a significant contribution in providing innovative and interactive Japanese language learning alternatives through the use of AR technology.

Digital tools for gamification of the educational process of junior school students in conditions of distance learning

The article examines the role of digital gamification tools in the educational process of junior high school students in the conditions of forced distance learning. The main online platforms and digital learning tools used during forced distance learning are highlighted, in particular: online learning platforms (Storyboard, Ed Puzzle, Edugames), mobile digital applications (MinecraftEdu, BookWidgets). The concept of gamification is defined as a powerful tool for engaging and motivating primary students, which refers to the process of adding game elements or mechanics to the learning process, which promotes the development of various cognitive skills, such as spatial imagination, imagination, reaction and mental abilities, which is of particular importance in children of primary school age. Gamification turns out to be an important strategy in distance learning, as it is aimed at engaging students in learning tasks. It was considered that one of the key advantages of using digital gamification tools is the possibility of increased individualization of training. This allows you to adapt the tasks to the level of development of each student, providing a personalized approach. Also, graphic and visual elements of gamification make learning more exciting and understandable for children, creating a positive attitude towards learning. Digital tools facilitate interaction and social support between students, even at a distance. They can include online team tasks that develop skills in collaboration and information sharing. In the absence of face-to-face contact, teachers can use digital gamification tools to effectively monitor student progress and provide quick feedback. This allows to identify and solve the learning difficulties of students. The main requirements to ensure the implementation of the idea of introducing gamification into the educational process of elementary school include giving students the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and try to cope with the task again in case of failure, providing students with a mobile environment for independent learning, providing constant and instant feedback with each other and with the teacher, create interactive tasks or quests instead of homework. In general, we note that digital gamification tools are a necessary advantage in the conditions of forced distance learning to create a stimulating and effective environment that contributes to the learning and development of junior schoolchildren.

Evaluation of the gamified application KIJANI to promote physical activity in children and adolescents: A multimethod study.

Digital approaches have the potential to make activity promotion attractive and age-appropriate for children and adolescents. KIJANI is a mobile application aiming to increase physical activity (PA) in youth via gamification and augmented reality. This study investigates the user experience with KIJANI through a multimethod approach. KIJANI is based on the concept that virtual coins can be earned through PA, for example, in the form of collected step counts. With these coins, blocks can be bought, which can be used to create virtual buildings and landscapes and integrate these into the player's real-world environment via augmented reality. To evaluate the user experience, participants played KIJANI in groups of three for 25 min. Afterwards KIJANI was evaluated qualitatively with one-on-one semi-structured interviews as well as quantitatively with standardized questionnaires. Overall, 22 participants (12.6 ± 1.7 years, 6 girls) were included in the study. The overall game concept and realization were well received by the target group. Study participants did have various and creative ideas for the further development of KIJANI. The majority (n = 16) thought that using KIJANI would increase their PA level. User experience based on the UEQ scale was (mean ± SD): attractiveness (1.78 ± 1.82), perspicuity (2.15 ± 0.680), efficiency (0.67 ± 1.25), dependability, (1.21 ± 0.93), stimulation (1.24 ± 1.78), and novelty (1.27 ± 1.34). With these insights, a further step has been taken in the participatory development of KIJANI. Apps like KIJANI appear to be suitable for PA promotion in children and adolescents.