Game Tools Research Articles

The Effect of Parental Attention and Provision of Educational Game Tools on the Beginning Reading Ability of Children Aged 4-5 Years

This study investigates the influence of parental attention and the provision of Educational Play Tools (EPT) on the early reading skills of children aged 4-5 years. The results demonstrate that parental involvement, specifically through active participation in learning activities, significantly contributes to the creation of an environment that fosters early literacy development. Additionally, the provision of Educational Play Tools offers an interactive and engaging learning experience, which further supports the enhancement of reading skills in young children. The findings underscore the importance of a synergistic relationship between parental attention and the availability of Educational Play Tools in establishing a robust literacy foundation during early childhood. Based on these findings, it is recommended that parents increase their engagement in their children’s educational activities and provide EPT that align with the developmental needs of the child. Moreover, the study calls for policies by government and educational institutions to ensure equitable access to high-quality Educational Play Tools, thereby maximizing their impact across diverse socio-economic groups.

Peran Alat Pembelajaran Edukatif dalam Peningkatan Akademik di SDN 3 Bluluk Lamongan

Academics include teaching and learning, knowledge, skills and achievements obtained in the field of education. Educational learning tools are a development of educational game tool products (APE). An educational learning tool that aims to improve students' ability to absorb the subjects given at school in order to obtain increased grades in the academic world. SDN III Bluluk Lamongan has the problem of improving the effective teaching process in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning and grades. academics at school. The implementation method used in community service activities this time has 5 stages, the first is the observation method, the second is the introduction method, the third is the learning method, the fourth is the assessment method and the fifth is the sustainability method. The result of the service is an educational learning tool in the form of a modified snakes and ladders game that can improve students' grades and enthusiasm for learning and the role of this educational learning is to help students absorb lessons using a game method that can be played individually or in groups, and can be applied in various subjects.

On the core of cooperative grey games under bubbly uncertainty

This paper introduces a novel category of cooperative games called cooperative bubbly grey games, in which the value of each coalition is represented by a grey bubble rather than a numerical value. To be exact, rather of using actual numbers, the coalition values are rep- resented as bubbles. Accordingly, we use the cooperative grey game model to overcome the bubbly uncertainty. Both the idea of the bub- bly core and the cooperative bubbly game concept are introduced. Grey data may be used as a tool in cooperative grey games to address pro t or cost-sharing challenges. When considering cooperative grey bubbly games, we can take the advantage of the fact that each bubble are characterized exactly by grey numbers where the logarithmic grey price process is represented with bubbles. Additionally, the bubbly core, a novel solution concept, is presented. In addition, a numerical example is provided along with a required criterion for non-emptiness of the bubbly grey core of such a game.

Developing Recognizing Ability of Hijaiyah Letters Through the Hijaiyah Letter Tree Educational Game Tool at RA Asyarif Sibanggor Jae

The hijaiyah letter tree educational game tool is an effective and fun game for children. The ability to recognize hijaiyah letters at RA A-Syarif Sibanggor Jaeini is still relatively low. This research aims to find out: 1) how to make educational game tools. Educational game tools. Hijaiyah tree game. To recognize hijaiyah letters for young children at RA As Syarif. To find out the effectiveness of the Hijaiyah Tree Educational Game tool for early childhood children at RA As Syarif; 2) Use of educational game tools: Hijaiyah tree game to recognize hijaiyah letters for children at RA As Syarif. This research uses the development research (R & D) development model ADDIE (Analysis-Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate) developed by Dickand Carey. Data collection in this research was by means of validator questionnaires, observation sheets, interviews, documentation. The results of this research obtained an average value for product validation by media experts, namely 3.42, adjusted to the scale 4 convection table, which is in the range 3.25 < M ≤ 4.00 in the “good” category. The assessment by material experts received an average product validation by material experts, namely 3.42, adjusted to the scale 5 convection table in the range 3.25 < M ≤ 5.00 in the “Very good” category. So it can be seen that the overall average is 4.55 from each aspect of the development assessment. It can be concluded that this hijaiyah tree educational game tool is declared “Decent”. The children’s responses were very positive, showing high enthusiasm for the learning media used. The average rating from teachers reached 5.00, which is in the Very Good category. Based on the results of validation and trials, it can be concluded that the Hijaiyah Letter Tree learning media product is suitable for use and has good effectiveness in improving children’s ability to recognize Hijaiyah letters, thus the Hijaiyah Letter Tree Game Tool for learning to recognize Hijaiyah letters is declared valid and does not need to be revised.

Implementation of the Use of Educational Game Tools (clogs) from Wood Waste to Develop Creativity

The importance of educational game tools for early childhood is the background of this study, especially in teacher creativity in using wood waste as an educational game tool. This research aims to determine the implementation of using wood waste as an educational game tool to develop teacher creativity at PGRI Sarimulyo Kindergarten. This research uses qualitative methods through a qualitative descriptive approach. The subjects of this research were PGRI Sarimulyo Kindergarten educators. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, documentation and triangulation. Data analysis techniques use data collection techniques, data reduction, data presentation and data conclusion. The results of the research show that the implementation of using wood waste as an educational game tool (clogs) can develop teacher creativity. Educational game tools (clogs) are traditional educational game tools which play an important role in helping to develop effective and enjoyable learning, with educational game tools (clogs) making it easier for teachers to stimulate aspects of children's development, including aspects of physical, motoric, cognitive and social emotional development, and art, as well as making it easier for educators to deliver learning. Keywords: Early Childhood Educational, Game Tools, and Creativity

Exponential Wiener index of some silicate networks

Any graph that depicts a particular molecular structure can be given a topological graph index, also known as a molecular descriptor. This index can be used to examine numerical data and discover more about specific physical properties of molecules. Silicates are hard crystals that can be sliced into little pieces. Therefore, silicon play a vital role in many real time applications. It is the authentic material to make microchips which run in PDA, PC and other game tools. In the current study, we have determined the new topological index for a few silicate structures, including cyclic, single-chain, and Pyro silicates by grouping the vertices of the corresponding molecular graphs based on their distance sums. This index is known as the exponential Wiener index. It is expanded to include their line graphs as well. The numerical values of exponential Wiener index and multiplicative exponential Wiener index for the molecular graphs of cyclic silicates, single chain silicates and their line graphs with n vertices where n = 3, 4, 5 are explored.

Pendampingan Pembuatan dan Penggunaan Alat Permainan Edukatif (APE) Untuk Guru PAUD

This article aims to provide assistance to PAUD teachers in making and using educational game tools for early childhood. This research began with observations of PAUD schools in Cihanjawar Village, Bojong District. The problems found in this study are the lack of availability of educational game tools in PAUD institutions and the teacher’s lack of understanding regarding how to use and apply them to learning activities. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out training and assistance regarding how to make and use educational game tools for PAUD teachers in Cihanjawar Village. The type of research used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) with presentation, demonstration, and direct practice methods. This research is expected to broaden knowledge and understanding of the importance of APE for early childhood and improve the skills of PAUD teachers in making APE from simple materials in the surrounding environment.

Wisp and the Next Generation of Glossing Tools for Video Games

Wisp and the Next Generation of Glossing Tools for Video Games

Traditional Quizzing with a Twist: Involving University Students in the Development Process

Quizzes have been used for educational purposes for many years. Mainly it has been digital quizzes like Kahoot or ZippyGo. However, there is an ongoing debate on the security of students’ data. As the university cannot be responsible for what is stored in computers outside of Norway and at the same time paying attention to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a critical framework for data privacy across Europe, including the UK, Norway, and the EU (ICO, 2024). The GDPR came into force in 2018, agreeing data privacy laws across all member states. It applies to any organization processing personal data of individuals in the EU, regardless of the company's location. The regulation grants rights such as data access, correction, and deletion, and imposes strict penalties for non-compliance (ICO, 2024). As part of the European Economic Area (EEA), Norway implements the GDPR similarly to EU countries. The regulation applies to Norwegian businesses processing data of EU citizens, ensuring that data privacy standards are uniform across the region (Team, 2016; ICO, 2024). Therefore, utilizing digital games have become increasingly difficult. The students, however, are missing the gaming, and the lecturers are missing the opportunity to utilize games-based learning techniques. This leads the lecturer in the research methodology course to “Go Native” and turn to the “old style” analogue quizzing. However, previous research showed that students are not only engaged in the solving of the quizzes, but also, they engage in the development of the questions and answers for the quizzing, i.e. ‘co-creating’. This paper will present a pilot study of a paper-based quiz developed by university students, and their reactions from this. Through informal interviews, data was collected to establish how they felt about this “old school” quiz type of learning after having had several different digital tools for educational games. In this paper, and based on our previous research findings (from the informal interviews with the students), we will develop this further into a digital but low-tech version of a quiz game; it should be still both fun and educational.

Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Daya Ingat Menggunakan Media APE Beras pada Kelompok B di TK Muslimat NU 177

This study was conducted to improve memory ability using APE Rice media in group B at Muslimat NU 177 Kindergarten, Ampel Village, Wuluhan District. Where there is a problem experienced by group B teachers, namely group B students are able to mention numbers 1 - 10 and are able to mention the letters of the alphabet, but if asked to pour what has been mentioned both numbers and alphabets there are still students who are wrong with the pattern and shape, so researchers are trying to make Educational Game Tools from materials that are easily found, namely rice. Memory ability is the ability to recall information that has been delivered, seen and received. This type of research is a class action research with Suharsimi Arikunto model. The object of this research is group B students of Muslimat NU 177 Kindergarten, Ampel Village, Wuluhan District, totaling 16 children with 7 boys and 9 girls. The assessment instrument in this study used observation sheets and documentation. Before being given action, the researcher made an initial observation / pre-cycle and got an average score of 43.75% (Starting to Develop), then the researcher reflected to carry out further research in cycle I using APE Rice media without color and obtained an average score of 50.25% (Starting to Develop) and increased very significantly to 89% (Developing Very Well) in cycle II action after there was an improvement in media in the form of colored rice.

The game as a methodological means of training students of humanities at the university

The article is written in the context of an integrative approach to psychology that combines methods for studying personality and group from different areas of human knowledge, contributing to the creation of a comprehensive psychosocial methodological apparatus aimed at studying the process of providing social and psychological support and assistance in an individual and group format. The article reveals the essence of a psychological game as a resource that contributes to the formation and development of professionally significant personal qualities and skills of university students majoring in the humanities (psychology students). In the course of the study, we proved the possibility of developing empathy in students with the help of psychological game practices in the educational environment of the university. Conceptualization of the definitions of the phenomena of the emotional sphere of personality functioning in bachelors of the 1st and 2nd years of study was carried out. The effectiveness of the development of game materials was assessed: bingo sheets and emotionally rich dialogues, as a stimulus material for recognizing emotions. A methodological justification for the effective use of gamification technologies in the educational process at the university is given. As a result of the empirical study, the training focus of the developed game «Empati-Bingo» was determined, prospects for improving the stimulus material, the possibilities of diagnosing the level of empathy development in students using game tools were determined. It was revealed that the psychological game «Empati-Bingo» requires a high level of empathy development in its leaders. The accuracy of recognition and determination of emotion can reflect the level of development of the cognitive component of empathy as a component of emotional intelligence. To improve the internal validity of the psychological game, the range of emotions that were proposed to be defined was expanded for the declared constructs of emotion and emotional intelligence: dialogues containing negative emotions were added, some emotionally neutral situations arising in interpersonal interaction were removed, which made the stimulus material more understandable for the game participants.

Bridging Play and Learning: Integration of Video Game Tools in K-12 Programming Education

Bridging Play and Learning: Integration of Video Game Tools in K-12 Programming Education

Gamification as an e-learning tool: A Literature Review

The purpose of the article is to highlight the status of gamification of the educational process as an element of e-learning. The use of the game space in the educational process requires compliance with a number of specific conditions, so the task of the study is to determine the organisational and functional characteristics of gamification. The methodology involves the use of the principles of qualitative research, which analyses scientific views (53 sources were analysed) on the use of gamification in the educational process. The systematic literature review is conducted using the PRISMA 2020 flowchart, which allowed for a variable selection of sources relevant to the study of the current problem. The results of the study indicate the following trends in the positioning of gamification tools in the e-learning cluster: auxiliary status of gamification (42%), reinforcing status of the game factor (39%), alternative status of game-based learning (15%), negative feedback on the actualisation of gamification (4%). The literature review confirms the trend of involving a game case in the educational paradigm. At the same time, the role and format of gamification does not have a clear algorithm for implementation and functioning in learning activities, which indicates the need to streamline this cluster of e-learning. The scientific and pedagogical discourse today does not have a clear answer to the general positioning of gamification in the educational system. Institutionally, gamification is enshrined in educational strategies due to global trends in the digitalisation of society, but at the organisational and functional level, there are contradictions about the status of the game space in the structure of e-learning. The study identified two cases of game-based learning platforms in the innovative educational space: an autonomous online game-based learning format (54%) and a game tool as an element of the digital learning environment (46%). The scientific novelty of the study is focused on the correlation of indicators of quantitative increase in the level of gamification and qualitative indicators of the effectiveness of this e-learning case. Prospects for scientific research are focused on developing a strategy for the development of gamification in the educational sphere in general and in the context of e-learning in particular. Conclusion. Thus, gamification has gained positions in the e-learning system and is forming its own niche in the educational paradigm. The rapid digitalisation of the socio-cultural space causes the diversity and disorder of the organisation of the e-learning game case (especially in the context of the educational and pedagogical status), which is expressed in the scientific discourse of the last five years.

The Use of Gaming Tools on Students to Improve Vocabulary Mastery in the Classroom

The Use of Gaming Tools on Students to Improve Vocabulary Mastery in the Classroom

Enhancing the Pedagogical Competence of ECE Teachers through the Creation of Comprehensive Game Tools

The ability of Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers to create instructional materials constitutes one of their pedagogical competencies. This competence entails overseeing the development process, which consists of planning, executing, and evaluating the development process and its outcomes. This article aims to describe the procedure involved in the conception and development of comprehensive game tools (CGT) to enhance the pedagogical competence of ECE teachers. This community service instructs and equips teachers in developing CGTs, conducted in a blended method within six weeks. Specifics of offline materials consist of the following: 1) activity schedule, 2) understanding of the nature of CGTs, 3) product development, 4) revision of results, and 5) product evaluation. Online resources provide instruction on 1) developing and creating designs and 2) constructing comprehensive game tools. Thirty teachers from PAUD Katuk and Asyifa Islamic Kindergarten - South Jakarta were participants. The final product is comprised of 5 CGTs, and the teachers' ability to design and develop CGT is enhanced. Suggestion: CGT development should be conducted under intensive supervision.

Pelatihan Dan Pendampingan Pembuatan Media APE Dari Kardus Bekas Pada Guru RA Darussalam

Education today has increasing challenges due to the rapid development of technology and access by kindergarten children. Interest in digital media is higher than the learning process in the classroom which is monotonous or less interesting than digital media. So there is a need to reform the learning process by creating a pleasant learning atmosphere, namely teachers need to have creativity and innovation in building an active learning atmosphere. Efforts that can be made by teachers are to direct the learning process to play with the media of educational game tools by using used items such as cardboard. However, teachers at RA Darussalam have not implemented it. The purpose of this community service is to motivate and provide innovation to teachers in making APE media using used goods, namely cardboard. This research was conducted through community service research methods. The result of this service is to provide teachers with motivation and innovation and provide creative ideas in making APE media without high costs, namely through the use of used barracks around such as cardboard.

Development of "Religion Mazes For Kids" Educational Tools to Enhance the Religious and Moral Values of Children Aged 4-5 Years

This study aims to develop an educational game tool called "Religion Mazes for Kids" to enhance the religious and moral values of children aged 4-5 years. Utilizing a research and development (R&D) method and needs analysis through surveys, this research produces a product whose feasibility is tested using descriptive quantitative analysis, including validation tests, initial field trials, and extensive field trials. The results indicate that this tool is suitable for use, with validation from material and media experts showing a "very good" category (scores of 4.75 from material experts, 4.46 from media experts, and 4.62 from classroom teachers). Improvement in children's abilities is evident from the pretest and posttest tables, with a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.002, indicating that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. These findings suggest that integrating educational games like "Religion Mazes for Kids" into early childhood learning can effectively foster the development of religious and moral values in young children.

An Investigation of N-person Prisoners' Dilemmas

This paper is an attempt to systematically present the problem of various N-person Prisoners' Dilemma games and some of their possible solutions. 13 characteristics of the game are discussed. The role of payoff curves, personalities, and neighborhood is investigated. Experiments are performed with a new simulation tool for multi-agent Prisoners' Dilemma games. Investigations of realistic situations in which agents have various personalities show interesting new results. For the case of pavlovian agents the game has nontrivial but remarkably regular solutions. Examples of nonuniform distributions and mixed personalities are also presented. All solutions strongly depend on the choice of parameter values.

Gamified flipped classroom in education: a systematic review

Nowadays, gamified flipped classrooms (GFC) are a cutting-edge teaching method. Using gamification techniques with flipped classrooms (FC) significantly positively affects teachers and students. This study reviews the impact of GFC research on education methodically. Hence, the study investigated a comprehensive literature review of 52 empirical research publications published between 2018 and 2022 in various electronic databases and on the web. Note that the review established the foundation for the significance of upcoming research projects by critically assessing and evaluating the different inconsistencies in the literature. In addition to examining the contradictory results of previous research, the study offer a framework as well as guidance for future researchers in terms of theoretical models, methodology, game tools or online platforms, game activity, game elements, variables, and the impact of a GFC.

Pembuatan Alat Permainan Edukatif Wayang Bagi Pembelajaran Di Raudhatul Athfal Se-Kelurahan Kereng Bangkirai Kota Palangka Raya

The aim of these community service activities is to mentor the teachers and new knowledge about making Eductional Game Tools (APE) for animal and human puppet in RA learning throughout the village of Kereng Bangkirai. The presence of Wayang animals and Wayang Oran's APE is caused by hurdles often encountered at any institution related to media learning in relation to cost issues. With APE, puppet becomes a learning media solution that can be adapted to the topics and learning materials. The method used by this service is Participatory Action Research (PAR). This service was carried out at RA Al-Musafirin in the Kereng Bangkirai district. The result of this activity is the availability of educational gaming tools that are easy to find and use affordable tools and materials for the educational media. In this way, the media is filled to support children's learning in RA.