Evaluating Coursework in Computer Games Degrees: Students and Assessors as Virtual Characters

Autor/inn/en	Ip, Barry; Capey, Martin; Baker, Andrew; Carroll, John
Titel	Evaluating Coursework in Computer Games Degrees: Students and Assessors as Virtual Characters
Quelle	In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 25 (2009) 1, S.80-100 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-5554
Schlagwörter	Student Evaluation; Video Games; Virtual Classrooms; Computers; Computer Software; Computer Software Evaluation; Computer Science Education; Educational Assessment; Evaluation Methods; Interviews; Program Implementation; Undergraduate Study; Student Projects; Cooperative Learning; Electronic Learning; Computer Uses in Education; Educational Technology; Foreign Countries; Teaching Methods; Program Descriptions; College Instruction; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; Video game; Videospiel; Videospiele; Digitalrechner; Softwareanalyse; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Education; assessment; Bewertungssystem; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Grundstudium; Schulprojekt; Kooperatives Lernen; Computernutzung; Unterrichtsmedien; Ausland; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Hochschullehre; Großbritannien
Abstract	This paper explores a relatively new area in the design and development of assessment procedures for the evaluation of coursework and student performance on computer and video games degrees. Emphasis is placed on an assessment which involves the development of and interaction in a virtual world, where lecturers and students are represented as virtual characters. The establishment of a new assessment framework for games degrees is outlined, followed by the findings from in depth interviews with students and lecturers concerning its implementation. The results provide a self reflective but critical insight on how existing assessment techniques may be adapted for the growing demands and popularity of games courses, as well as issues surrounding the appraisal of undergraduate work within virtual environments. Recommendations are provided on how similar assessments may be conducted in the future. (Contains 2 tables and 7 figures.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10