This experimental study was intended to examine whether game-based learning (GBL) that encompasses four particular game characteristics (challenges, a storyline, rewards, and the
integration of game-play with learning content) in the OpenSimulator-supported virtual reality (VR) learning environment can improve mathematical achievement and motivation for elementary
school students toward math learning. In this pre- and post-test experimental comparison study, data were collected from 132 fourth graders through an achievement test, and a Short
Instructional Materials Motivational Survey (SIMMS). The same tasks were provided to the experimental and control groups. Tasks for the experimental group involved the following four game
characteristics: (1) challenges, (2) a storyline, (3) rewards, and (4) the integration of game-play with learning content. The control group was given the same tasks and learning
environment setting (OpenSimulator-supported VR) that was used for the experimental group. The exception was that the control group tasks did not include the game characteristics: (1)
challenges, (2) a storyline, (3) rewards, and (4) the integration of game-play with learning content. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) using a treatment (treatment vs. control) on the
achievement indicated a significant effect of GBL in the VR environment on math knowledge test performance. For motivation, the results indicated that there was no significant difference
on the post-test scores for the perceived motivational quality of the learning activity (MQLA) between the experimental group and the control group. / A Dissertation submitted to the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy. / Fall Semester 2015. / September 15, 2015. / fractions, Game-Based Learning, math performance, OpenSim, Real-life application skills, Virtual Reality / Includes bibliographical references. / Fengfeng Ke, Professor Directing Dissertation; Young-Suk Kim, University Representative; Allan Jeong, Committee Member; Insu Paek, Committee
Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_291308 |
| Contributors | Kim, Heesung (authoraut), Ke, Fengfeng (professor directing dissertation), Kim, Young-Suk, 1970- (university representative), Jeong, Allan C. (committee member), Paek, Insu (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Education (degree granting college), Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems (degree granting department) |
| Publisher | Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource (105 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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