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Investigating the Impact of Video Games on High School Students' Engagement and Learning about Genetics
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Annetta, Leonard A.; Minogue, James; Holmes, Shawn Y.; Cheng, Meng-Tzu – Computers & Education, 2009
The popularity of video games has transcended entertainment crossing into the world of education. While the literature base on educational gaming is growing, there is still a lack of systematic study of this emerging technology's efficacy. This quasi-experimental study evaluated a teacher created video game on genetics in terms of its affective…
Descriptors: Video Games, Genetics, Program Effectiveness, High School Students