Smart Pedagogy of Game-based Learning

Preface
	Hopes for Game-Based Learning
	Organization of the Book
	References
Contents
About the Authors
Chapter 1: Game-Based Learning and Assessment of Creative Challenges Through Artefact Development
	Introduction
	Creativity Challenges: Three Experiments for Applying Creativity and Artefact Building
	Assessing Creativity and Meeting Objectives
	Achievements and Interpreting Them
	Conclusions
	References
Chapter 2: The Role of Instructional Activities for Collaboration in Simulation-Based Games
	Introduction
		Collaboration in GBL and Simulation-Based Games
		Instructional Activities to Trigger Collaboration
	Methods
		RealGame Simulation-Based Business Game Environment
		Instructional Activities in the Simulation-Based Game Session
		Participants, Data Collection and Analysis
	Findings
		Pre-game Instructional Activities
		During-Game Instructional Activities
			Pop-Up Instruction
			Feedback in the Interim Results Session
	Concluding Discussion
	References
Chapter 3: Repurposing Tech Tools for Game-Based Learning
	Methods
	What Is a Curricular Game?
	Game Stories: Plausibility and Messaging
	Storytelling: Words, Images, and Actions
	Decision-Making: Linking
	Immediate Feedback: Responses and Fail States
	Assessment: Making Thinking Visible
	Conclusion
	Works Cited
Chapter 4: Designing and Playing Games in Scratch: Smart Pedagogy of a Game-Based Challenge for Probabilistic Reasoning
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Methodology
		Participants and Context
		Data Collection and Analysis
	Results
		The Role of Randomness in Designing and Playing Games
		Spatial Representations in Designing and Playing Games for Expressing Probability
	Discussion and Conclusions
	References
Chapter 5: Using Game-Based Learning to Prompt Reflective and Holistic Thinking in Project Management
	Background
	The Game
	Findings
	Results from the Survey
	Correlation Between Lack of Involvement and Biases in Decision-Making
	Discussions
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6: Game-Based Learning for Teaching Multiplication and Division to Kindergarten Students
	Introduction
	Rationale
	Methodology
		First Phase
		Second Phase
		Third Phase
	Results
		Evaluate the Effectiveness of KTMDG for Mathematical Achievement on Multiplication
		Evaluate the Effectiveness of KTMDG for Mathematical Achievement on Division
		Evaluating the Stratification of Students on Multiplication According to Their Success in Pretest
		Evaluating the Stratification of Students on Division According to Their Success in Pretest
	Conclusions and Discussion
	References
Chapter 7: Gamify Gamifying: Learning with Breakouts
	Game-Based Learning in Education
	Gamification and Cognitive Processes
	Gamification with Breakouts
	Experience with Digital Breakouts
		Objectives of the Activity
		Procedure
			Tools Learning Phase
			Development Phase in Cooperative Groups
		Obtained Results
	Conclusions
	Appendix 1. Questionnaire Used
	References
Chapter 8: Designing an Online Escape Room as an Educational Tool
	Introduction
	State of the Art
	Research Design
	Results
	Discussion
	Conclusions
	References
Chapter 9: Factors Affecting Game-Based Learning Experience: The Case of Serious Games
	Introduction
	Factors Commonly Used in Serious Games’ Assessment
	Method
		Research Questions
		Participants and Duration of the Project
		Materials
		Instrument
		Procedure and Data Processing
	Results
	Discussion
		Implications for Research and Practice
		Limitations and Future Research
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 10: Implementing Quiz Apps as Game-Based Learning Tools in Higher Education for the Enhancement of Learning Motivation
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Results
	Conclusions
	References
Chapter 11: Reflections on the Application of a Gamified Environment to Foster Young​ ​Learners’ Digital Competencies
	Introduction
	Key Definitions
		The European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp)
		Game-Based Learning (GBL), Gamification, and Educational Games
		Digital Educational Games
	The Context
		Digital Citizenship Education to Support Smart Pedagogy
		User Experience (UX) and Educational Design Research
		Design, Development, and Evaluation
	Reflections and Recommendations
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 12: Game Design for Adult Learning: Blending Smart Pedagogy and an Andragogic View
	Introduction
	Theoretical Background
		Andragogy: Adult Education
		Games in Adult Education
		Game Design for Adult Learning
		Smart Pedagogy
	Research Methodology
	Data Analysis
	Some Final Thoughts
	References
Chapter 13: Serious Film Games (S.FI.GA.): Integrating Game Elements with Filmmaking Principles into Playful Scriptwriting
	Introduction
	Theoretical Perspectives and Basic Principles
		First Principle: Respect for the Personal and Private Reality of Each Student
		Second Principle: Passing Through Character Integrity on Students’ Scriptwriting
		Third Principle: Readiness for Change, Openness, and Innovative Mood
	Storytelling and Creativity Methods
	Game-Based Learning Principles
	Learning Objectives
	Research Methodology
	Game Description
	Discussion of Results
		Phase 1: Evaluation Questionnaire
		Phase 2: Semi-structured Interviews
	Conclusion
	Appendix
		Complementary Material
		Video Recordings
	References
Index