Game-based Learning in Chemistry

根据文献中关于电脑游戏使用频率、电脑游戏对学习的影响以及当今学生认知能力或大脑结构存在差异的可能性的信息，正在对促进内容学习的游戏设计要素、导致继续游戏动机的游戏设计要素、以及使用这些元素来开发专门针对化学概念教学的教学软件、视频和模拟。 一个包含关键游戏元素的测试游戏环境正在开发中。这个游戏的化学内容是化学平衡，这是学生在一年级化学课程中最具挑战性的课题之一。 学生的表现是通过分析他们在玩游戏时的行为来评估的，并通过绘制他们的行为，因为他们掌握了可衡量的学习目标。 本研究旨在帮助化学教师更有效地与学生沟通，并为这些学生提供补充材料，以增加有意义的学习。 本研究的最终目标是确定一个数据驱动的设计模型，在计算机教学环境中有效地使用游戏元素，从而提高内容的掌握程度，学习效率和积极的情感反应。

Based on information available in the literature about the frequency of computer-game use, the effects of computer games on learning and the possibility of existing differences in cognitive abilities or brain structure in today's students, research is being carried out on elements of game design that promote content learning, elements of game design that lead to motivation for continued play, and the use of these elements to develop instructional software, video and simulations targeted specifically at teaching chemistry concepts. A test game environment that includes the critical game elements is being developed. The chemistry content of this game is chemical equilibrium, which is among the most challenging topics for students to master in first-year chemistry courses. The performance of students is assessed by analyzing their actions during game playing, and by mapping their behaviors as they master measurable learning objectives. This research is designed to help chemistry instructors communicate more effectively with their students, and to provide supplemental materials for these students to increase meaningful learning. The ultimate goal of this research is to determine a data-driven design model for the effective use of game elements in computer instructional environments, resulting in high levels of content mastery, learning efficiency, and positive affective responses.