Evaluating Technology-Based Educational Interventions: A Review of Two Projects

Autor/inn/en	Adamo-Villani, Nicoletta; Dib, Hazar
Titel	Evaluating Technology-Based Educational Interventions: A Review of Two Projects
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 41 (2013) 4, S.295-317 (23 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0047-2395
DOI	10.2190/ET.41.4.b
Schlagwörter	Program Evaluation; Educational Technology; Evaluation Methods; Usability; Deafness; Hearing (Physiology); Mathematics Instruction; Science Instruction; Computer Simulation; Learner Engagement; Teaching Methods; Intervention; Undergraduate Students; Computer Games; Instructional Effectiveness; Formative Evaluation; Likert Scales; Children; Indiana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Unterrichtsmedien; Gehörlosigkeit; Taubstummheit; Gehör; Hören; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele; Unterrichtserfolg; Likert-Skala; Child; Kind; Kinder
Abstract	The article discusses current evaluation methodologies used to assess the usability, user enjoyment, and pedagogical efficacy of virtual learning environments (VLEs) and serious games. It also describes the evaluations of two recently developed projects: a virtual learning environment that employs a fantasy 3D world to engage deaf and hearing children in math- and science-based educational tasks, and a serious game for undergraduate students' learning of sustainable building concepts and practices. Although a growing body of evidence suggests that serious games and VLEs could be advantageous and beneficial as instructional tools, research focused on their role in educational settings still lacks a unified approach to evaluating these interventions. To address this gap, the article provides an overview of current challenges associated with assessing the effectiveness of serious games and VLEs. In addition, the results from two projects provide lessons learned, and are intended to guide future efforts in developing and evaluating similar educational technologies. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01