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Learning Geography Through Serious Games: The Effects of 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Games on Learning Effectiveness, Motivation to Learn and User Experience

Learning Geography Through Serious Games: The Effects of 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Games on Learning Effectiveness, Motivation to Learn and User Experience
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Author(s): Panagiotis Zaharias (Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus), Ioanna Chatzeparaskevaidou (Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus)and Fani Karaoli (Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus)
Copyright: 2017
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 17
Source title: International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations (IJGCMS)
Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hui Li (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China)
DOI: 10.4018/IJGCMS.2017010102

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Abstract

Serious games have gained momentum during last and current decade and research findings indicate they can be fertile and effective learning tools. While there are several studies dealing with 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional serious games in education, there is a dearth of relevant empirical research in formal educational settings that compares their effectiveness. In this study, two versions (2-dimensional and 3-dimensional) of a serious educational game on geography, were developed and offered in eight elementary schools. An experimental process was set up and the investigation was focused on the impact of using the two game versions, regarding motivation to learn and user experience. Both versions had a positive impact on learning, confirming thus the advantages of serious games in education. 2D version had a greater impact comparing to 3D, regarding learning, while 3D version had a greater impact on motivation to learn and user experience.

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