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Using video games to enhance learning in digital systems

Authors:

Vinod Srinivasan,

Karen Butler-Purry,

Susan PedersenAuthors Info & Claims

Future Play '08: Proceedings of the 2008 Conference on Future Play: Research, Play, Share

Pages 196 - 199

https://doi.org/10.1145/1496984.1497020

Published: 03 November 2008 Publication History

Abstract

Recent studies indicate that traditional instructional methods may not be as effective for the current and future generation of learners. Given the increasing amounts of time that students spend playing video games, educators have been looking at using games to enhance teaching and learning. Research indicates that games have the potential to improve learning. However there is lack of empirical data on their effectiveness, particularly in a formal educational setting at the college level. In this paper we present preliminary results from a pilot project to develop an educational game prototype on the subject of basic digital design, to be used in various digital systems courses at the undergraduate level. Our findings indicate that the game has the potential to improve student learning in and attitude toward digital design and electrical engineering. Further development of the game and additional studies are planned to obtain more conclusive results.

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Future Play '08: Proceedings of the 2008 Conference on Future Play: Research, Play, Share

November 2008

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ISBN:9781605582184

DOI:10.1145/1496984

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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