An investigation of the interrelationships between motivation, engagement, and complex problem solving in game-based learning
Digital game-based learning, especially massively multiplayer online games, has been touted for its potential to promote student motivation and complex problem-solving competency development. However, current evidence is limited to anecdotal studies. The purpose of this empirical investigation is to...
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International Forum of Educational Technology & Society
2013
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| author | Eseryel, D. Law, V. Ifenthaler, Dirk Ge, X. Miller, R. |
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| description | Digital game-based learning, especially massively multiplayer online games, has been touted for its potential to promote student motivation and complex problem-solving competency development. However, current evidence is limited to anecdotal studies. The purpose of this empirical investigation is to examine the complex interplay between learners' motivation, engagement, and complex problem-solving outcomes during game-based learning. A theoretical model is offered that explicates the dynamic interrelationships among learners' problem representation, motivation (i.e., interest, competence, autonomy, relatedness, self-determination, and self-efficacy), and engagement. Findings of this study suggest that learners' motivation determine their engagement during gameplay, which in turn determines their development of complex problem-solving competencies. Findings also suggest that learner's motivation, engagement, and problem-solving performance are greatly impacted by the nature and the design of game tasks. The implications of this study are discussed in detail for designing effective game-based learning environments to facilitate learner engagement and complex problem-solving competencies. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-263682017-01-30T12:53:08Z An investigation of the interrelationships between motivation, engagement, and complex problem solving in game-based learning Eseryel, D. Law, V. Ifenthaler, Dirk Ge, X. Miller, R. Digital game-based learning, especially massively multiplayer online games, has been touted for its potential to promote student motivation and complex problem-solving competency development. However, current evidence is limited to anecdotal studies. The purpose of this empirical investigation is to examine the complex interplay between learners' motivation, engagement, and complex problem-solving outcomes during game-based learning. A theoretical model is offered that explicates the dynamic interrelationships among learners' problem representation, motivation (i.e., interest, competence, autonomy, relatedness, self-determination, and self-efficacy), and engagement. Findings of this study suggest that learners' motivation determine their engagement during gameplay, which in turn determines their development of complex problem-solving competencies. Findings also suggest that learner's motivation, engagement, and problem-solving performance are greatly impacted by the nature and the design of game tasks. The implications of this study are discussed in detail for designing effective game-based learning environments to facilitate learner engagement and complex problem-solving competencies. 2013 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26368 International Forum of Educational Technology & Society fulltext |
| spellingShingle | Eseryel, D. Law, V. Ifenthaler, Dirk Ge, X. Miller, R. An investigation of the interrelationships between motivation, engagement, and complex problem solving in game-based learning |
| title | An investigation of the interrelationships between motivation, engagement, and complex problem solving in game-based learning |
| title_full | An investigation of the interrelationships between motivation, engagement, and complex problem solving in game-based learning |
| title_fullStr | An investigation of the interrelationships between motivation, engagement, and complex problem solving in game-based learning |
| title_full_unstemmed | An investigation of the interrelationships between motivation, engagement, and complex problem solving in game-based learning |
| title_short | An investigation of the interrelationships between motivation, engagement, and complex problem solving in game-based learning |
| title_sort | investigation of the interrelationships between motivation, engagement, and complex problem solving in game-based learning |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26368 |