The effect of games and simulations on higher education: a systematic literature review

The focus of higher education institutions is the preparation of future professionals. To achieve this aim, innovative teaching methods are often deployed, including games and simulations, which form the subject of this paper. As the field of digital games and simulations is ever maturing, this pape...

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Vydané v:	International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education Ročník 14; číslo 1; s. 1 - 33
Hlavní autori:	Vlachopoulos, Dimitrios, Makri, Agoritsa
Médium:	Journal Article
Jazyk:	English
Vydavateľské údaje:	Cham Springer International Publishing 10.07.2017 Springer Nature B.V SpringerOpen
Predmet:	Academic achievement Academic staff Boolean Cognitive-behavioral factors Computer & video games Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences Computer Science Computers and Education Digital games Educational Games Educational Objectives Educational Policy Educational systems Educational Technology Game Based Learning Games Games and Simulation in Higher Education Higher Education Higher education institutions Humanities Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet) Law Learning Learning Objectives Learning outcomes Learning Processes Literature reviews Multiple criterion Pedagogical use Pedagogy Qualitative research Review Article Simulation Simulations Statistics for Social Sciences Student Motivation Teaching Teaching methods Affective goals Simulations Higher education Game-based learning Pedagogical use Learning outcomes Digital games Cognitive goals Behavioural goals
ISSN:	2365-9440, 2365-9440
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Shrnutí:	The focus of higher education institutions is the preparation of future professionals. To achieve this aim, innovative teaching methods are often deployed, including games and simulations, which form the subject of this paper. As the field of digital games and simulations is ever maturing, this paper attempts to systematically review the literature relevant to games and simulation pedagogy in higher education. Two researchers collaborate to apply a qualitative method, coding and synthesizing the results using multiple criteria. The main objective is to study the impact of games and simulations with regard to achieving specific learning objectives. On balance, results indicate that games and/or simulations have a positive impact on learning goals. The researchers identify three learning outcomes when integrating games into the learning process: cognitive, behavioural, and affective. As a final step, the authors consolidate evidence for the benefit of academics and practitioners in higher education interested in the efficient use of games and simulations for pedagogical purposes. Such evidence also provides potential options and pathways for future research.
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ISSN:	2365-9440 2365-9440
DOI:	10.1186/s41239-017-0062-1