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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Main Authors: Eseryel, D., Law, V., Ifenthaler, Dirk, Ge, X., Miller, R.
Format: Journal Article
Published: International Forum of Educational Technology & Society 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26368
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author Eseryel, D.
Law, V.
Ifenthaler, Dirk
Ge, X.
Miller, R.
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Law, V.
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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