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Jenson, Jennifer; Taylor, Nicholas; de Castell, Suzanne – E-Learning, 2007
This article documents the design and development of an online tutorial for student and practising teachers at York University, Canada, that familiarizes them with the ethical and legal aspects of teaching. In particular, it focuses on the key design decisions that were made, emphasizing how these were also deeply "pedagogical"…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Student Teachers, Teaching (Occupation)
Kirsh, Steven J. – 1997
Although positive effects of children playing video games have been found, recent research suggests that exposure to violent video games may lead to an increase in aggressive behavior. This study investigated the effects of playing violent versus nonviolent video games on the interpretation of ambiguous provocation situations. Participants were 52…
Descriptors: Aggression, Ambiguity, Attribution Theory, Grade 4

Buchman, Debra D.; Funk, Jeanne B. – Children Today, 1996
Examined electronic game-playing habits of 900 children. Found that time commitment to game-playing decreased from fourth to eighth grade. Boys played more than girls. Preference for general entertainment games increased across grades while educational games preference decreased. Violent game popularity remained consistent; fantasy violence was…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Children, Computer Games
Skurzynski, Gloria – School Library Journal, 1993
Discusses children's ability to distinguish fantasy from reality in video games and suggests that there is potential for creative innovative software and graphics. Virtual reality is described and compared to books, and learning about all new electronic genres in addition to the best existing ones is advocated. (EAM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Books, Children, Comparative Analysis

Din, Feng S.; Calao, Josephine – Child Study Journal, 2001
Investigated whether kindergarten students who played Sony PlayStation educational video games for 40 minutes daily for 11 weeks learned better than peers who did not play such games. Found that the experimental group gained significantly more than the control group in spelling and decoding on the Wide Range Achievement Test-R3. Found no…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Decoding (Reading), Educational Games, Experiments
O'Neil, Harold F.; Wainess, Richard; Baker, Eva L. – Curriculum Journal, 2005
Following up on an earlier issue of "The Curriculum Journal" (Vol. 16, No. 1), this article focuses on learning outcomes in the context of video games. Learning outcomes are viewed from two theoretical frameworks: Kirkpatrick's levels of evaluation and the CRESST model of learning. These are used to analyse the outcomes claimed in journal articles…
Descriptors: Journal Articles, Video Games, Instructional Design, Learning Processes
McLester, Susan – Technology & Learning, 2005
When one considers it was only 10 or so years ago that some experts were questioning the appropriateness of multimedia and other "frills" as learning tools, it's not surprising that the idea of using games as a core instructional resource remains controversial. But in an age in which major corporations and the U.S. military are relying on…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Video Games, Educational Environment, Learning Experience
Felini, Damiano – Online Submission, 2008
Background: The penetration of video games in media consumption behaviors is statistically very significant all over the world. Education and media education cannot ignore this phenomenon, as it is so relevant for such a considerable part of the population, especially youth. The application of media education principles and goals to video games is…
Descriptors: Video Games, Teaching Methods, Popular Culture, Media Literacy
Margolis, Jesse L.; Nussbaum, Miguel; Rodriguez, Patricio; Rosas, Ricardo – Computers and Education, 2006
Many school systems, in both the developed and developing world, are implementing educational technology to assist in student learning. However, there is no clear consensus on how to evaluate these new technologies. This paper proposes a comprehensive methodology for estimating the value of a new educational technology in three steps: benefit…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 2, Video Games, Educational Technology
Williams, James D. – RMLE Online: Research in Middle Level Education, 2006
This case study involved 3 middle school students in an assessment of the influence of self-reflection on general academic performance. It was hypothesized that increased self-reflection would have a positive influence on academic performance as measured by grades on tests, writing assignments, and homework. The participants were ages 13.4, 13.5,…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Music, Video Games, Academic Achievement
Brodeski, Jennifer; Hembrough, Meghan E. – Online Submission, 2007
This report describes a program designed to decrease students' undesired behaviors. Undesired behaviors addressed include tattling, hitting, kicking, biting and pinching. A review of existing literature revealed these behaviors affected all aspects of the classroom. The sample population consisted of two sessions of at-risk pre-kindergarten and…
Descriptors: Surveys, Antisocial Behavior, Elementary School Students, Comparative Analysis
Glaubke, Christina R.; Miller, Patti; Parker, McCrae A.; Espejo, Eileen – 2001
Based on the view that the level of market penetration of video games combined with the high levels of realism portrayed in these games make it important to investigate the messages video games send children, this report details a study of the 10 top-selling video games for each of 6 game systems available in the United States and for personal…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Games, Games, Mass Media Effects
Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC. – 2001
In September 2000, the Federal Trade Commission issued a report on marketing violent entertainment to children. The Commission found that all three segments of the entertainment industry intentionally promoted products to children that warranted parental cautions. This report provides a look at the advertising practices to see if the industries…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Advertising, Children, Films
TRUCE: Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment, West Somerville, MA. – 2000
Play is essential to children's healthy development and learning, and toys are the tools of children's play. Noting that parents are constantly faced with decisions about what toys to buy and what toys to avoid, this guide is intended to help parents promote their children's creative and constructive play by making informed choices about toys, and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Children, Childrens Games, Mass Media Effects

Pope, Alan T.; Bogart, Edward H. – Child Study Journal, 1996
Describes the Extended Attention Span Training (EAST) system for modifying attention deficits, which takes the concept of biofeedback one step further by making a video game more difficult as the player's brain waves indicate that attention is waning. Notes contributions of this technology to neuropsychology and neurology, where the emphasis is on…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Biofeedback