Students' Perceptions of Game-Based Learning using CodinGame

Prins Butt

Students' Perceptions of Game-Based Learning using CodinGame

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Abstract

Game-based learning incorporates educational content into computer games. It is a trend with many advocates and one which has experienced rapid growth in recent years. This paper discusses the potential of this approach and presents the results of the author's pilot study of the perceptions of students towards game-based learning in introductory computer programming. Data was collected from 33 first-year undergraduate students using a survey consisting of 16 Likert data items and using a 5 point Likert rating scale. The findings indicate that the students found this particular approach to learning enjoyable and in some cases preferable to conventional approaches.

Original language	English
Pages	151-158
Publication status	Published - 7 Jul 2016
Event	International conference on ICT in Education - Rhodes, Greece Duration: 7 Jul 2016 → 9 Jul 2016 Conference number: 2016 http://www.icicte.org/ICICTE16Proceedings.htm

Conference

Conference	International conference on ICT in Education
Abbreviated title	ICICTE
Country	Greece
City	Rhodes
Period	7/07/16 → 9/07/16
Internet address	http://www.icicte.org/ICICTE16Proceedings.htm

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