Implementation Of Game-based Learning Research Articles

Implementation of Game-Based Learning (GBL) with Kahoot! in Encouraging Active Learning on Statistics

Good understanding is a fundamental aspect of learning, and it involves the active participation of students. In one school in Karawaci, there were problems with learning activities, such as sleepy students who focused on devices, tended to ask or answer passively, and did not do assignments or discuss. In response to this, teachers play a role in presenting learning that helps students, namely through varied and exciting teaching by implementing Game-Based Learning (GBL) assisted by Kahoot! This study aimed to show the extent to which Kahoot-assisted GBL! Can encourage active learning and describe its application in encouraging active learning in statistical material. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The results showed an increase in learning activity after the implementation of Kahoot!-assisted GBL, from 42.4% to 71.3%. This success is supported by motivation, appreciation, reprimand, and interaction that creates a comfortable atmosphere for students. Suggestions for future research include repeating the application of Kahoot!-assisted GBL, exploring the use of other games and applying them to different grade levels

Game-based learning in orthodontic education: a systematic review

ObjectiveTo evaluate educational impact of game-based learning (GBL) in orthodontic education.MethodsA systematic search was undertaken across four databases (Scopus, PubMed, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, and Google Scholar) to identify relevant articles published from January 2000 to December 2023. Additionally, the reference lists of identified literature were examined to further search for relevant literature. The last search was performed on 28 January 2024.ResultsFollowing the article selection process, seven articles were included in this systematic review, comprising four randomized control trials and three questionnaire surveys. Six articles were assessed to have a moderate risk of biases, whereas one research exhibited a low risk of bias. GBL interventions assessed in five articles were designed in digital format, while one study implemented evaluated traditional learning, and another employed a card game format. Two RCTs indicated a greater effectiveness of GBL in enhancing learner performance compared to traditional learning methods, while one article found no significant difference. Across all articles, positive perceptions of GBL were consistently highlighted at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.ConclusionThis systematic review supports the potential of GBL in orthodontic education. The implementation of GBL is recommended to integrate entertaining and educational elements, fostering learner performance within engaging learning environments. However, it is imperative to acknowledge that the overall quality of evidence is limited, primarily due to the moderate risk of biases identified in six of the included articles. Consequently, further high-quality experimental studies are required to validate the effectiveness of GBL in orthodontic education.

The Implementation of Game-Based Learning in Enhancing Learners’ Vocabulary in Primary ESL Classroom

The Implementation of Game-Based Learning in Enhancing Learners’ Vocabulary in Primary ESL Classroom

Implementation of Game-Based Learning in a Tertiary General Education Course

Game-based learning can be an entertaining, engaging, and effective way of learning if both the game-play experience and educational content were carefully designed and balanced. By modifying an existing commercially available game rather than developing a game from scratch, the technical side and entertainment aspect of the game can be guaranteed so that educators can spend less effort in the technologies and game design but focus more on the educational and pedagogical aspect of designing and implementing game-based learning. We have enhanced a popular commercial computer game, Civilization, for use in a general education course that aims to nurture scientific literacy for tertiary students. The game has been used as a learning and assessment tool for this course along with other traditional course activities. The enhanced game includes scenarios which simulate world history and requires the players to lead a civilization and compete in these scenarios. Playing this ‘mod’ allows students to reflect upon, among many interesting issues, the dependency of scientific development on the political, economic, cultural, and geographical factors in history, which is one of the important intended learning outcomes in our course. The game has been used for 5 consecutive academic years. Survey responses and academic grades have been collected and analysed. The result is positive in both the rating on enjoyment and indicators of effectiveness of learning. Students who played the game are more engaged in course content, more willing to attend lectures and received a better course grade at the end as compared to those who didn’t. While we cannot simply conclude with a causal relationship based on our reported analysis, we believe that playing this game is useful and suitable in complementing our traditional pedagogy. The engagement in game playing will increase, not decrease, students’ effort spent on other traditional course activities.

COLLEGE STUDENTS' VIEWS ON COMPLETING THE TEST THROUGH GAME-BASED LEARNING

Recently, game-based learning has been increasingly popular in education to increase the colleges' student participation in learning activities, especially conducting tests. This study examined the college students' learning experiences by conducting a pretest and posttest through the Kahoot application. This study recruited four college students aged twenty to twenty-two to participate who were selected purposely to provide "information-rich" cases. Focus group discussions were conducted to obtain rich information to solve the research question and analyzed through four steps: analyzing interview data, writing memos, creating the final report, and organizing the structure. The findings highlight three themes to describe such as (1) the implementation of game-based learning, (2) Students' challenges using Kahoot, and (3) The positive students learning outcomes of using Kahoot. The implementation of Kahoot can create a more attractive, exciting, and quality test atmosphere because students answer questions purely within a limited time setting. This activity also encourages students to repeat the previous material to think faster in submitting answers to the Kahoot!

Game-based learning: An alternatif learning model in covid-19 distance learning

Distance learning as Covid-19 pandemic solution has student learning boredom as a negative impact. Game application can increase students' enthusiasm and motivation to learn in distance learning. The game-based learning (GBL) model is potentially applied to create a fun learning atmosphere and overcome learning boredom. This study aims to determine the effect of GBL implementation on cognitive learning outcomes and student responses in the biological interaction chapter in Covid-19 distance learning. This research wasexperimental research (one-group pretest-posttest design). The research sample was 25 students. This research used one treatment group without a control group. The test questions were used as cognitive learning outcomes instruments. The questionnaire was used as a student response instrument. Game application used were classified as mobile games, single-player games, role-playing game (RPG). GBL syntaxes were pre-experimentation, experimentation, reflection, activity, and discussion. The results showed that the implementation of GBL in the biological interaction chapter in Covid-19 distance learning affected students' cognitive learning outcomes. The effect of this model could improve students' cognitive learning outcomes with 28% students of low category N-gain while 72% students of medium and high.

Two Modes of Game-Based Learning for Middle School Mathematics

Game-based learning has received more focus as a way to engage students and increase interest in mathematics. Game-based learning should be integrated with effective practices for teaching mathematics, though these is a need for further research on effective implementation models. The purpose of this article is to describe two modes of game-based learning that are aligned with National Council of Teachers of Mathematics effective practices for teaching mathematics including multiple representation and meaningful discourse. Examples will be discussed from the implementation of game-based learning in a Saturday Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program for middle school students offered at a large research university.

Consumer lexicon in modern Russian Language

The subject of this research is the peculiarities of different types of translation activity in the process of teaching students of non-philological specialties at Hanoi National University of Education. Being the direct participant of bilingual communication, the student applies the following behavioral vectors: reproduction of the semantic-structural peculiarities of the original text and adaptation of the translation text to a new linguocultural perception. This is namely the key to success in the bilingual communication, since the translator fulfills the communicative, ideological, cumulative (culturological) and even a correctional functions attempting to create the original text without flaws and shortcomings of the original text due incompetence of its author. Fulfilling any of these functions, the translator must desubjectivize the original text (extract the subjective meaning) and the translation text (taking into account the characteristics of the addressee) for the purpose of adequate objectification of the translation text in accordance with the situation. In this regard, the modern methods and techniques implemented in the pedagogical practice of Hanoi National University of Education are particularly relevant. The scientific novelty of this research lies in the attempt to determine the peculiarities of using games as a means of improving effectiveness of the Russian language class and implementation of game-based learning at Hanoi National University of Education.

The peculiarities of using games as a means of improving effectiveness of the Russian language class and experiment with the use of games in teaching Russian language at Hanoi National University of Education

The subject of this research is the peculiarities of different types of translation activity in the process of teaching students of non-philological specialties at Hanoi National University of Education. Being the direct participant of bilingual communication, the student applies the following behavioral vectors: reproduction of the semantic-structural peculiarities of the original text and adaptation of the translation text to a new linguocultural perception. This is namely the key to success in the bilingual communication, since the translator fulfills the communicative, ideological, cumulative (culturological) and even a correctional functions attempting to create the original text without flaws and shortcomings of the original text due incompetence of its author. Fulfilling any of these functions, the translator must desubjectivize the original text (extract the subjective meaning) and the translation text (taking into account the characteristics of the addressee) for the purpose of adequate objectification of the translation text in accordance with the situation. In this regard, the modern methods and techniques implemented in the pedagogical practice of Hanoi National University of Education are particularly relevant. The scientific novelty of this research lies in the attempt to determine the peculiarities of using games as a means of improving effectiveness of the Russian language class and implementation of game-based learning at Hanoi National University of Education.

Medical Students' Perceptions of Play and Learning: Qualitative Study With Focus Groups and Thematic Analysis.

BackgroundIn times where distance learning is becoming the norm, game-based learning (GBL) is increasingly applied to health profession education. Yet, decisions for if, when, how, and for whom GBL should be designed cannot be made on a solid empirical basis. Though the act of play seems to be intertwined with GBL, it is generally ignored in the current scientific literature.ObjectiveThe objective of our study was to explore students’ perceptions of play in leisure time and of GBL as part of a mechanistic, bottom-up approach towards evidence-informed design and implementation of GBL in health profession education.MethodsWe conducted 6 focus group discussions with medical and dentistry students, which were analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsA total of 58 students participated. We identified 4 major themes based on the students’ perception of play in leisure time and on the combination of play and learning. Our results indicate that, while play preferences were highly various in our health profession student cohort, pleasure was the common ground reported for playing. Crucially, play and the serious act of learning seemed paradoxical, indicating that the value and meaning of play are strongly context-dependent for students.ConclusionsFour key points can be constructed from our study. First, students play for pleasure. Perceptions of pleasure vary considerably among students. Second, students consider play as inefficient. Inefficiency will only be justified when it increases learning. Third, play should be balanced with the serious and only be used for difficult or tedious courses. Fourth, GBL activities should not be made compulsory for students. We provide practical implications and directions for future research.

Game-based self-regulated language learning: Theoretical analysis and bibliometrics.

Game-based learning and self-regulated learning have long been valued as effective approaches to language education. However, little research has been conducted to investigate their integration, namely, game-based self-regulated language learning (GBSRLL). This study aims to conceptualise GBSRLL based on the combination of theoretical analysis, thematic evolution analysis, and social network analysis on the research articles in the fields of game-based language learning and self-regulated language learning. The results show that GBSRLL is a new interdisciplinary field emerging since the period from 2018 to 2019. Self-regulated learning strategies that can be performed in GBSRLL, the effects of GBSRLL on learners’ affective states, and the features in GBSRLL were the prominent research topics in this field. Its theoretical foundation centres on the positive correlations between learner motivation, self-efficacy, and autonomy and the implementation of game-based learning and self-regulated learning. It is feasible to conduct GBSRLL due to the strong supportiveness of game mechanics for various phases and strategies of self-regulated learning. More contributions to this new interdisciplinary field are called for, especially from the aspects of the long-term effects of GBSRLL on academic performance and the useful tools and technologies for implementing GBSRLL.

Teachers’ Perceptions, Planning, and Implementation of Game-Based Learning in English Extracurricular Program (A Case Of Smp 40 Semarang)

The present study was a case study which was aimed at investigating the teachers’ perceptions, planning, and implementation of Game-Based Learning (GBL) in the English extracurricular program in SMP 40 Semarang. The participants of this study were two teachers. The data were collected through questionnaire, interview, observations, and document analysis. The result showed that the two teachers mostly have the same perceptions of GBL with the experts and researchers. In the teaching planning, the teachers planned to give seven games in one semester program. The games were mostly in the form of cooperative and competitive games, and they were aimed improve speaking, listening, and writing skills. The lesson plans for each meeting included learning goal, time allotment, teaching materials, and classroom activities along with the scenario of teaching. In the real practices in the classroom, the teachers could successfully apply the games like in the planning. In evaluating the students, the teachers concerned on the students’ performances and product. Regarding the relation of the teachers’ perceptions, planning, and implementation, it was revealed that teachers’ perceptions influence the way the teachers implement GBL and teaching planning affects the successful GBL implementation. It is expected that further researchers may continue his study by involving more than one school with more subjects also.

Conscientiousness in Game-Based Learning

Background. An increasing number of studies support a mediating influence of personality on video-game preferences and player experiences, and in particular, traits associated with playfulness, such as extraversion. Educational institutions, however, tend to reward serious personality traits, such as conscientiousness. Aim.To discern how students respond to Game-Based Learning (GBL) in the classroom, and to understand if and how conscientiousness mediates GBL, we performed a field study at a leading university of technology in northeast China. Method. In May 2019, 60 bachelor and executive students in public-administration studies consecutively played two digital serious games, TEAMUP (multiplayer) and DEMOCRACY3 (single player). Data accrued through surveys with pregame measurements of personality (conscientiousness), mediating factors (motivation, player experience), learning effectiveness (cognitive and non-cognitive learning), and GBL acceptance. Results. Analysis showed a strong overall learning effect for both games. Conscientiousness significantly related to cognitive learning in both games and noncognitive learning in the multiplayer game only. Conscientiousness also significantly related to player experiences in the multiplayer game. Furthermore, the conscientiousness facet of perfectionism was a dominant factor in player experience and learning. We discuss the findings in light of several aspects around GBL that require more attention and research, especially that, alongside other factors, conscientiousness may be an important dimension to consider in the design and implementation of GBL in education, and GBL can have a positive role in the modernization of education in non-Western countries.

The effect of game-based learning as the experiential learning tool for business and accounting training: A study of Management Game

The authors examine the determinants of the effective implementation of game-based learning (GBL) for experiential learning. They focus on the successful GBL initiative called Management Game (MG) and adopt the theory-driven deductive thematic analysis approach of Boyatzis along with the Matsuo model as theoretical rationale. Overall, the findings show that MG is an effective GBL that addresses the five seminal factors of the Matsuo model. Further, the study sheds light on the optimal structure of the successful GBL that allows learners to effectively acquire knowledge and skills. Several implications of the study are discussed in the conclusion together with the limitations of the study.

Implementation of Game-Based Learning to Enhance Students’ Problem Solving Skills—A Meta Analysis

Implementation of Game-Based Learning to Enhance Students’ Problem Solving Skills—A Meta Analysis