An assessment of game based learning

‬This thesis uses the principles arising from both the literature review and surveys and experiements to further the understanding of game design that supports quality learning. These principles have been used to build two exemplar platforms that on a number of criteria and measures, represent generic principles concerning game-based learning

Player–video game interaction: A systematic review of current concepts

International audienceVideo game design requires a user-centered approach to ensure that the experience enjoyed by players is as good as possible. However, the nature of player-video game interactions has not as yet been clearly defined in the scientific literature. The purpose of the present study was to provide a systematic review of empirical evidences of the current concepts of player-video game interactions in entertainment situations. A total of 72 articles published in scientific journals that deal with human-computer interaction met the criteria for inclusion in the present review. Major findings of these articles were presented in a narrative synthesis. Results showed that player-video game interactions could be defined with multiple concepts that are closely linked and intertwined. These concepts concern player aspects of player-video game interactions, namely engagement and enjoyment, and video game aspects, namely information input/output techniques, game contents and multiplayer games. Global approaches, such as playability, also exist to qualify player-video game interactions. Limitations of these findings are discussed to help researchers to plan future advances of the field and provide supplementary effort to better know the role of less-studied aspects. Practical implications are also discussed to help game designers to optimize the design of player-video game interactions

Game Edukasi Android Deck Card untuk Memfasilitasi Pemahaman Konsep Siswa Materi Pecahan

Konsep pecahan merupakan salah satu konsep dasar yang perlu dipahami agar kemampuan mempelajari materi yang lain tidak terhambat. Namun kemungkinan terjadinya miskonsepsi pada siswa ketika belajar pecahan sangat mungkin terjadi. Diperlukan upaya untuk meminimalisir peluang miskonsepsi tersebut. Game edukasi adalah salah satu media belajar yang dapat memberikan pengaruh bagi siswa untuk memahami konsep yang dipelajari. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan aplikasi game edukasi android Deck Card yang valid untuk membantu siswa SMP/MTs memahami konsep pecahan dengan model pengembangan PPE (Planning, Production, and Evaluation). Instrumen penelitian meliputi lembar penilaian produk untuk ahli materi dan ahli media yang dipeer-review terlebih dahulu oleh expert judgment. Berdasarkan hasil uji kevalidan produk oleh ahli materi diperoleh kriteria sangat baik dengan persentase 83,82%, sedangkan dari ahli media diperoleh kriteria baik dengan persentase 74,56%. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa game edukasi yang dikembangkan valid dan layak diujicobakan pada siswa.The concept of fractions is one of the basic concepts that need to be understood so that the ability to study other materials is not hampered. However, the possibility of misconceptions in students when learning fractions is very possible. Efforts are needed to minimize the opportunities for these misconceptions. Educational games are one of the learning media that can influence students to understand the concepts studied. This study aims to develop a valid Android Deck Card educational game application to help SMP/MTs students understand the concept of fractions with the PPE (Planning, Production, and Evaluation) development model. The research instruments include product assessment sheets for the material expert and media experts who are peer-reviewed by expert judgment. Based on the results of product validity tests by material experts, the criteria were very good with a percentage of 83.82%, while media experts obtained good criteria with a percentage of 74.56%. These results indicate that the educational game developed is valid and worthy to be tested on students