Level Up, My-Pet: The Effects of Level-up Mechanism of Educational Agents on Student Learning
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| Title: | Level Up, My-Pet: The Effects of Level-up Mechanism of Educational Agents on Student Learning |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Chen, Zhi-Hong, Chao, Po-Yao, Hsu, Ming-Chieh |
| Source: | Educational Technology & Society. 2013 16(4):111-121. |
| Availability: | International Forum of Educational Technology & Society. Athabasca University, School of Computing & Information Systems, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3, Canada. Tel: 780-675-6812; Fax: 780-675-6973; Web site: http://www.ifets.info |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Grade 5 Intermediate Grades |
| Descriptors: | Computer Simulation, Instructional Effectiveness, Student Motivation, Educational Games, Elementary School Students, Grade 5, Computer Assisted Instruction, Student Attitudes, Relationship, Quasiexperimental Design, Questionnaires |
| ISSN: | 1436-4522 |
| Abstract: | A number of studies have been devoted to investigating the influence of educational agents on different aspects of student learning. However, little attention has been paid to the effects of the level-up mechanism of educational agents on students although this is a significant issue. Thus, this study develops an educational agent with the level-up mechanism so that the effects of the level-up mechanism can be addressed. The results of a within-subject experiment conducted in an elementary school showed that the level-up mechanism of the educational agents can help students develop a positive relationship with the educational agent, and further enhance their motivation in terms of attention, relevance, and satisfaction. (Contains 7 tables and 3 figures.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 40 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Access URL: | https://www.ifets.info/ |
| Accession Number: | EJ1013615 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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