Towards Empirical-Theoretical Framework for Investigating Learning Effects of Serious Games: A Pilot Study of Europe 2045
2012
Abstract
It has been argued that educational computer games are beneficial as educational aid in schools. However, empirical data demonstrating to which extent, if any, computer games outperform so-called traditional teaching methods in the context of curricular education are scarce.
We aim at carrying out a set of quasi-experimental studies conducted at the school context and using a number of different games as instruments. This paper presents results of our pilot study suggesting that (a) Europe 2045 is an appropriate research instrument; yet, (b) the experimental design should be refined.