Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Opening 'The Door': An Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Problem-Based Learning Game |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Warren, Scott J., Dondlinger, Mary Jo, McLeod, Julie |
| Source: |
Computers & Education. Jan 2012 58(1):397-412. |
| Availability: |
Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: usjcs@elsevier.com; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Physical Description: |
PDF |
| Page Count: |
16 |
| Publication Date: |
2012 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles
Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education |
| Descriptors: |
Teaching Methods, Empowerment, Undergraduate Study, Problem Based Learning, Colleges, Higher Education, Evaluation, Innovation, Learner Engagement, Computer Uses in Education, Technology |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.compedu.2011.08.012 |
| ISSN: |
0360-1315 |
| Abstract: |
As higher education institutions seek to improve undergraduate education, initiatives are underway to target instructional methods, re-examine curricula, and apply innovative technologies to better engage students with content. This article discusses the findings of an exploratory study focused on a course redesign that game elements, PBL methods, and 3-D communication tools in an introductory computing course. Some of these findings included an appreciation for how the technology skills gained in the course applied to the world of work, an understanding of the significant role that interpersonal communications play in learning and in career success, a sense of empowerment fostered by access to resources, and an increased willingness to play, explore, and experiment with tools, content, and design processes. (Contains 3 figures and 2 tables.) |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2011 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ947461 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
