Influence of problem-based learning games on effective computer programming learning in higher education

Gaming is a part of today’s society, especially for younger generations. Therefore, game-based approaches are unsurprisingly used for learning achievement. In this study, a game-based learning courseware was implemented using a problem-based strategy. For this purpose, a game known as ‘Programmer Ad...

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Published in:Educational technology research and development Vol. 68; no. 5; pp. 2615 - 2634
Main Authors: Chang, Chiung-Sui, Chung, Chih-Hung, Chang, Julio Areck
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Springer US 01.10.2020
Springer
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
Active Learning
Cognitive Style
College Students
Competence
Computer Games
Computer Interfaces
Computer programming
Computer Science Education
Computer Use
Cooperative Learning
Courseware
Critical Thinking
Development Article
Education
Education, Higher
Educational Games
Educational Objectives
Educational software
Educational Technology
Game Based Learning
Games
Higher Education
Independent Study
Influence of Technology
Instructional Effectiveness
Learner Engagement
Learning and Instruction
Learning Motivation
Learning Processes
Learning Strategies
Literature Reviews
Meta Analysis
Problem Based Learning
Problem Solving
Programming
Student Motivation
Student Satisfaction
Problem-based learning
Computer programming
Perception
College students
Game-based learning
ISSN:1042-1629, 1556-6501
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Summary:Gaming is a part of today’s society, especially for younger generations. Therefore, game-based approaches are unsurprisingly used for learning achievement. In this study, a game-based learning courseware was implemented using a problem-based strategy. For this purpose, a game known as ‘Programmer Adventure Land’ was designed and developed. A group of college students were asked to play the game to improve their knowledge of computer programming. Results indicated that the problem-based learning approach of the game can enhance the satisfaction, enjoyment, motivation, and user interface for the problem-based game learning courseware. The main finding of this study is that Problem-based games provide teachers with an effective approach for enhancing students’ learning satisfaction in difficult subjects, such as computer programming.
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ISSN:1042-1629
1556-6501
DOI:10.1007/s11423-020-09784-3