Game-based Learning in Chemistry

基于游戏的化学学习

• 批准号: 0443045
• 负责人: Gabriela Weaver
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: Purdue University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2005-04-15 至 2010-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0443045&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Game; based; Learning; Chemistry

Based on information available in the literature about the frequency of computer-game use, the effects of computer games on learning and the possibility of existing differences in cognitive abilities or brain structure in today's students, research is being carried out on elements of game design that promote content learning, elements of game design that lead to motivation for continued play, and the use of these elements to develop instructional software, video and simulations targeted specifically at teaching chemistry concepts. A test game environment that includes the critical game elements is being developed. The chemistry content of this game is chemical equilibrium, which is among the most challenging topics for students to master in first-year chemistry courses. The performance of students is assessed by analyzing their actions during game playing, and by mapping their behaviors as they master measurable learning objectives. This research is designed to help chemistry instructors communicate more effectively with their students, and to provide supplemental materials for these students to increase meaningful learning. The ultimate goal of this research is to determine a data-driven design model for the effective use of game elements in computer instructional environments, resulting in high levels of content mastery, learning efficiency, and positive affective responses.

根据文献中有关电脑游戏使用频率、电脑游戏对学习的影响以及当今学生认知能力或大脑结构存在差异的可能性的信息，正在对游戏设计的要素进行研究，这些要素包括：促进内容学习、激发继续游戏动力的游戏设计元素，以及使用这些元素开发专门针对化学概念教学的教学软件、视频和模拟。 正在开发包含关键游戏元素的测试游戏环境。该游戏的化学内容是化学平衡，这是学生一年级化学课程中最具挑战性的主题之一。 通过分析学生在游戏过程中的行为，并在他们掌握可衡量的学习目标时绘制他们的行为来评估学生的表现。 这项研究旨在帮助化学教师与学生更有效地沟通，并为这些学生提供补充材料以增加有意义的学习。 这项研究的最终目标是确定一种数据驱动的设计模型，以便在计算机教学环境中有效使用游戏元素，从而实现高水平的内容掌握、学习效率和积极的情感反应。