Assessing Foreign Language Learning Through Mobile Game-Based Learning Environments

Game-Based Learning in e-Learning Environments

Supporting Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning Through Kinect-Based Gaming

This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of a Kinect-based game called Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier to investigate possible contributions of game-based learning in a virtual language classroom at a state university in Ankara, Turkey. A quasi-experimental design where the treatment group (N= 26) was subjected to kinect-based learning environments, and the control group (N = 26) ...

Mobile Game-Based Science Learning

This study describes and analyzes the design, development, application and evaluation of a new pedagogical methodology based on interactive games for mobile devices (PDAs). The methodology is oriented to developing problem-solving skills in science classes for 8 th graders, by including pre-classroom activities with the teacher, classroom activities, and a central activity using an interactive ...

Game-Based Learning for Learning to Program: From Learning Through Play to Learning Through Game Development

This research is approaching game-based learning as a creative act. Furthermore, creativity receives a holistic interpretation and is regarded as a three-dimensional term. Consequently, the authors will debate the research topic of game-based learning from three perspectives: teacher, student and learning process. On the other hand, computer programming is still hard to learn; as many researche...

Assessing Aptitude for Learning with a Serious Game for Foreign Language and Culture

The Tactical Language and Culture Training System is interactive environment for learning foreign language and culture, designed to help people quickly acquire spoken communication skills. It is a serious game, combining interactive game experiences as well as interactive lessons. As part of our research, we wish to understand what individual learner characteristics predict successful learning ...