Essays about: "Game schools."

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  1. 1. VIDEO GAME-BASED LANGUAGE LEARNING AND LITERACY A systematic review of the current state of research on video game-based learning and language learning

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Oscar Holst; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : game-based learning; language learning; literacy;

    Abstract : Over the last decades, the video game medium has become increasingly popular-ized and technologically advanced. Consequently, the learning sciences have started to investigate the pedagogical potential of this medium. Literacy researchers have argued that unique features of the video game medium offer possibilities for effective language learning. READ MORE

  3. 2. Online Game-Based Learning Platforms and Vocabulary Acquisition for ESL Learners in Upper Secondary School

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Asia Hussein Ali; Aleksander Rudenko; [2023]
    Keywords : Online-game based learning platforms; gamification; vocabulary acquisition; student competition and engagement; cooperation and scaffolding.;

    Abstract : Since the Covid19 pandemic there has been a rise in the use of digital platforms such as online-game based learning platforms (OGBLPs) to diversify the learning experiences of students. This paper investigates the implementation, challenges, and benefits of online game-based learning platforms for English learning of students with English as a second language (ESL) in Sweden’s upper secondary schools. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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/Engelska

    Author : Robert Bång; Simon Torffvit; Anton Grandi; [2023]
    Keywords : Comparative; Comparative Study; Quantitative; English; EFL; English as a Foreign Language; SLA; Second Language Acquisition; Comprehension; Test; Video Games; Video Game; CALL; Computer assisted language learning; The Last of Us; TLoU; The Last of Us: Remastered; Naughty Dog; PlayStation; HBO; Home Box Office; Game; Games; Computer Games; Skolverket; Upper Secondary School; Gymnasiet; Gymnasieskolan; Sweden; Control Group; Immersion; Multimodality; Interactivity; Interactive; Television; Television series; Media; Audiovisual media; Audiovisual; Large-scale; Gender; Program; Video Game Literacy; Game Literacy; Narrative; Educational; Serious Games; Mature; Problem of Content; Attitudinal; Survey; Likert-scale; Likert; Interventionist; Narratology; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : 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

  5. 4. Effects of gamification elements in math software for children

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Felicia Flod; [2023]
    Keywords : Gamification; game-based learning; leaderboards; badges;

    Abstract : Mathematics is a subject many children find challenging and uninteresting. This is highly problematic because of its use in work and everyday life. Some schools are implementing game-based learning to increase the younger students’ positive relation towards mathematics. An example of a game that uses learning through play is Magical Garden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Learn to program without the use of syntax : Examining the ability to learn programming through visual programming

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Mattias Bälter; [2022]
    Keywords : Programming; Visual programmig; Block programming; Human computer interaction;

    Abstract : As our society becomes more digitalized, the need for programmers is increasing. There are multiple schools world wide who have started implementing programming classes at early ages for their students. These classes are mostly taught using visual programming. READ MORE