Essays about: "educational computer games"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words educational computer games.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. The effects of Daytime/Nighttime andIndoor/Outdoor virtual environmentson game experience

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

   Author : Matthew Pettersson; Julian Agonoy; [2023]
   Keywords : Virtual; Environment; Game Experience Questionnaire; GEQ; Video Games; Human Computer Interaction; Computer Graphics;

   Abstract : 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

4. 3. Comparing engagement of VR and non-VR games for programming learning purposes

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Johan Ekman; [2023]
   Keywords : Game-Based Learning; Virtual Reality;

   Abstract : Due to the increasing demand for technical competence in professional jobs, computer-related subjects, including programming, have gained attention in education. However, it is reported that many beginners encounter difficulties when learning fundamental programming principles, leading to decreased engagement and motivation to continue. READ MORE

5. 4. The Impact of Digital Games on English Vocabulary Learning in Middle School in Sweden (ages 9-12)

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

   Author : Stella Nanfuka Tebeweka; [2021]
   Keywords : Digital games; Digital games in learning; Early childhood learning; English in Sweden; English language learning; English vocabulary; Gamification; Gaming and language; Vocabulary acquisition; Vocabulary development;

   Abstract : In recent years, the age of additional language learning has been lowered in school education. What separates current students from the previous generation, however, is the fact that they use modern technology, such as digital games, and this can be used as a teaching strategy. READ MORE

6. 5. Leadership Competencies Development through Game-Based Learning

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Marina Covalciuc; Gautier Kerleguer; [2019]
   Keywords : Leadership competencies; Game-based learning; Conceptual research; educational game; leadership development; competency measurement; strategic thinking;

   Abstract : In contemporary world, there is a constant need for leadership development. Technological advancements, excessive uncertainty and severe hostility on one hand and high expectations from subordinates, pressure from stakeholders on another hand force leaders to develop more skills and competencies in order to succeed. READ MORE