Using computer games for instruction: The Student experience

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dc.contributor.authorGrimley, M.
dc.contributor.authorGreen, R.
dc.contributor.authorNilsen, T.
dc.contributor.authorThompson, D.
dc.contributor.authorTomes, R.
dc.date.accessioned2010-09-21T00:30:21Z
dc.date.available2011-06-30T12:20:06Z
dc.date.issued2010en
dc.description.abstractComputer games are fun, exciting and motivational when used as leisure pursuits. But do they have similar attributes when utilized for educational purposes? This paper investigates whether learning by computer game can improve student experiences compared with a more formal lecture approach and whether they have potential for improving performance. Instruction was split between lectures and computer games and student experiences were recorded using an Experience Sampling Method to capture real time experience and feelings of flow. Results indicated that student experiences in the game mode showed increased alertness, increased feelings of being active, increased feelings of involvement and an increased perception of challenge. Flow characteristics revealed boredom during standard lectures but anxiety and flow during game modes. Finally, some evidence of improved attainment was evident. By using contemporary interactive approaches such as computer games student learning experiences and attainment may be improved. Some practical issues of implementing games are also discussed.en
dc.identifier.citationGrimley, M., Green, R., Nilsen, T., Thompson, D., Tomes, R. (2010) Using computer games for instruction: The Student experience. Active Learning in Higher Education, In press.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10092/4525
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Canterbury. School of Educational Studies and Human Developmenten
dc.rights.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10092/17651en
dc.subjectcomputer gamesen
dc.subjectlectureen
dc.subjectinstructionen
dc.subjectstudent experienceen
dc.subjectflowen
dc.subjectlearningen
dc.subjectactive learningen
dc.subject.anzsrcField of Research::13 - Education::1302 - Curriculum and Pedagogy::130299 - Curriculum and Pedagogy not elsewhere classifieden
dc.titleUsing computer games for instruction: The Student experienceen
dc.typeJournal Article
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