Search for dissertations about: "digital game-based teaching"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words digital game-based teaching.

2. 1. Unpacking Digital Game-Based Learning : The complexities of developing and using educational games

   Author : Björn Berg Marklund; Per Backlund; Henrik Engström; Anna-Sofia Alklind Taylor; Kristine Jørgensen; Högskolan i Skövde; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Educational games; Digital Game-Based Learning; case study; games in education; Humaniora-samhällsvetenskap; Humanities and Social sciences; Technology; Teknik; Interaction Lab ILAB ; Interaction Lab ILAB ;

   Abstract : Digital game-based learning has traditionally been examined from an ‘artefact-centric’ perspective that focuses on understanding how game design and principles of learning are, or can be, intertwined. These types of examinations have resulted in many descriptions of games’ educational potential, which has subsequently led to many types of arguments for why games should be used more extensively in formal education. READ MORE

4. 2. Mapping the Landscape of Digital Game-Based Learning in Swedish Compulsory and Upper Secondary Schools : Opportunities and Challenges for Teachers

   Author : Melinda Máthé; Harko Verhagen; Mats Wiklund; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; digital game-based learning; digital game-based teaching; digital games; education and games; Information Society; informationssamhället;

   Abstract : Interest in the use of digital games in education has been increasing over the past few decades. Advocates argue that digital games are powerful learning tools with the potential to support increased motivational, cognitive, behavioural, affective, physiological and social outcomes. However, empirical evidence for their effectiveness is mixed. READ MORE