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Manero, Borja; Torrente, Javier; Fernandez-Vara, Clara; Fernandez-Manjon, Baltasar – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2017
This study examines the influence of players' age, gender, and gaming preferences and habits (from now on, "gaming preferences") on the effectiveness of a specific videogame that has been designed to increase the interest towards classical theater among teenagers. Using a validated instrument, participants were divided into four groups…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Instructional Effectiveness
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Marchiori, Eugenio J.; Torrente, Javier; del Blanco, Angel; Moreno-Ger, Pablo; Sancho, Pilar; Fernandez-Manjon, Baltasar – Computers & Education, 2012
In this paper we present WEEV (Writing Environment for Educational Video games), a methodology for educational "point-and-click" adventure game authoring. Our approach aims to allow educators to actively collaborate in the educational game development process, using a narrative-based representation. WEEV is based on a pragmatic reinterpretation of…
Descriptors: Video Games, Educational Games, Formative Evaluation, Figurative Language
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Torrente, Javier; Borro-Escribano, Blanca; Freire, Manuel; del Blanco, Ángel; Marchiori, Eugenio J.; Martinez-Ortiz, Iván; Moreno-Ger, Pablo; Fernández-Manjón, Baltasar – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2014
We present EGDA, an educational game development approach focused on the teaching of procedural knowledge using a cost-effective approach. EGDA proposes four tasks: analysis, design, implementation, and quality assurance that are subdivided in a total of 12 subtasks. One of the benefits of EGDA is that anyone can apply it to develop a game since…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Video Games, Teaching Methods, Health Services
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del Blanco, Angel; Torrente, Javier; Marchiori, Eugenio J.; Martinez-Ortiz, Ivan; Moreno-Ger, Pablo; Fernandez-Manjon, Baltasar – Educational Technology & Society, 2012
The integration of educational video games in educational settings in general, and e-learning systems in particular, can be challenging for educators. We propose a framework that aims to facilitate educators' participation in the creation and modification of courses that use educational games. Our approach addresses problems identified by previous…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Management Systems, Instructional Design, Electronic Learning
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Moreno-Ger, Pablo; Burgos, Daniel; Torrente, Javier – Simulation & Gaming, 2009
The notion of using games in education is as old as games themselves. In addition, the massive market opened by the digital games industry has caused great interest regarding their specific potential in education. However, this interest is sometimes thwarted by the resistance of traditional educational settings toward technology-enhanced learning…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Electronic Learning, Video Games, Educational Technology
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del Blanco, Angel; Torrente, Javier; Moreno-Ger, Pablo; Fernandez-Manjon, Baltasar – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2010
The increasing adoption of e-Learning technology is facing new challenges, such as how to produce student-centered systems that can be adapted to each student's needs. In this context, educational video games are proposed as an ideal medium to facilitate adaptation and tracking of students' performance for assessment purposes, but integrating the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Educational Games
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Torrente, Javier; Moreno-Ger, Pablo; Martinez-Ortiz, Ivan; Fernandez-Manjon, Baltasar – Educational Technology & Society, 2009
Game-based learning is becoming popular in the academic discussion of Learning Technologies. However, even though the educational potential of games has been thoroughly discussed in the literature, the integration of the games into educational processes and how to efficiently deliver the games to the students are still open questions. This paper…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Games, Models, Barriers