Primary School Students' Perceptions About the Use of Mobile Games in the Classroom

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Author(s): George Koutromanos (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 21
Source title: Research Anthology on Developments in Gamification and Game-Based Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3710-0.ch005

Keywords: Educational Technologies / Gaming in Education / Information Science Reference / Knowledge Management and Library Science

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This chapter investigates primary school students' perceptions regarding the use of games on mobile devices (i.e., smartphone, tablet) in classroom environment for teaching purposes. Data was collected from 10,381 students (Grades 4, 5, and 6) using a survey questionnaire. A series of semi-structured interviews were used to more deeply understand student perceptions. Those perceptions tended to range from neutral to positive regarding the use of games and their content. Students prefer games that enhance their knowledge and develop their thinking skills. They also believe lessons will be more enjoyable and interesting through the use of games, and learning will be easier and more effective. The results showed differences in students' perceptions in terms of their gender and grade level. Implications of this study and further research are discussed.

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