Essays about: "Educational games"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 100 essays containing the words Educational games.
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1. Effectiveness of audio in games as a learning tool for improving memory retention
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskapAbstract : This thesis researches the impact of audio in video games as a tool for enhancing memorization through an experiment. Existing research has found that videogames have the potential to be used as learning tools, however there's a lack of research exploring what aspects of video games make them useful in a learning setting. READ MORE
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2. The Class of Us: A Study Across Several Schools in Sweden Comparing the EFL Comprehension of Playing the Video Game The Last of Us Versus Viewing the Television Adaptation
University essay from Lunds universitet/EngelskaAbstract : Contemporary English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms in upper secondary schools in Sweden make frequent use of receptive media such as movies and television to facilitate language learning. The more interactive medium of video games is seldom used for the same purpose, despite previous research indicating that the added layer of interactivity can bring benefits such as improvements to vocabulary, written production and reading comprehension. READ MORE
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3. The effects of Daytime/Nighttime andIndoor/Outdoor virtual environmentson game experience
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska HögskolaAbstract : Background: The usage of video games for educational purposes has become more prevalent in the recent decade. There are a lot of studies showing that video games can affect a person’s cognitive abilities. However, few studies have aspired to determine if a virtual environment can affect a person’s Game experience. READ MORE
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4. INTEGRATING STOP-MOTION ANIMATION INTO CHILDREN'S MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologiAbstract : Learning interest is a key determinant of children's motivation in mathematics. The main theme of this paper is to study the integration of stop-motion animation into children's daily mathematics learning, and to further develop the stop-motion animation format into a stop-motion game with interaction as a way to stimulate children's interest in mathematics in a non-traditional educational way. READ MORE
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5. Learning by Gaming : Design and Evaluation of a Serious Game to Increase Energy Literacy
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : This study explores the design and effectiveness of a serious board game aimed at promoting energy literacy in the context of residential energy consumption. With electricity consumption and energy conservation being highly relevant and pressing topics today, there is a growing need to address the lack of knowledge and awareness surrounding household energy consumption. READ MORE