Teaching a preliminary database course by game design

Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2010, Part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2010, MCCSIS 2010

Volumn 2, Issue , 2010, Pages 77-80

  Liu, Ben ^a  

^a BEIJING INSTITUTE OF GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION   (China)

Author keywords

Curriculum design; Data modeling; Game design

Indexed keywords

BUSINESS LOGIC; CHINESE LITERATURE; CURRICULUM DESIGNS; DATA MODELING; DATABASE COURSE; DATABASE TECHNOLOGY; GAME DESIGN; INHERENT COMPLEXITY; MODELING TASK; NOVICE DESIGNERS;

COMPUTER SOFTWARE; DATABASE SYSTEMS; DESIGN; E-LEARNING; ENGINEERING EDUCATION; INFORMATION SYSTEMS; TEACHING; UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING;

CURRICULA;

EID: 79955131621     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (16)

1. Batra, D. & Antony, S., 1994. Novice errors in conceptual database design. European Journal of Information Systems, 3, 57--69.
2. Batra, D., 2007. Cognitive complexity in data modeling: causes and recommendations. Requirements Engineering, 12, 231--244. (Pubitemid 47559802)
3. Ben-Ari, M., 2001. Constructivism in computer science education. J. Comput. Math. Sci. Teach., 20, 45--73.
4. Eagle, M. & Barnes, T., 2009. Experimental evaluation of an educational game for improved learning in introductory computing. SIGCSE Bull.,41, 321--325.
5. El-Nasr, M. S. & Smith, B. K., 2006. Learning through game modding. Computers in Entertainment (CIE), 4, 7.
6. Frost, D., 2008. Ucigame, a java library for games. ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 40, 310--314.
7. Gee, J. P., 2005. Learning by design: good video games as learning machines. E-Learning and Digital Media, 2, 5--16.
8. Green, C. S. & Bavelier, D., 2003. Action video game modifies visual selective attention. Nature, 423, 534--537. (Pubitemid 36648576)
9. Hayes, E. R. & Games, I. A., 2008. Making computer games and design thinking: a review of current software and strategies. Games and Culture, 3, 309.
10. Kafai, Y. B., 2006. Playing and making games for learning: instructionist and constructionist perspectives for game studies. Games and Culture,1, 36.
11. Luxton-Reilly, A. & Denny, P., 2009. A simple framework for interactive games in CS1. Proceedings of the 40th ACM technical symposium on Computer science education, 216--220.
12. Morrison, B. B. & Preston, J. A., 2009. Engagement: gaming throughout the curriculum. Proceedings of the 40th ACM technical symposium on Computer science education, 342--346.
13. Nunes, M. & McPherson, M., 2007. Why designers cannot be agnostic about pedagogy: the influence of constructivist thinking in design of e-Learning for HE. Evolution of Teaching and Learning Paradigms in Intelligent Environment, 7--30.
14. Prensky, M., 2003. Digital game-based learning. Computers in Entertainment (CIE), 1, 21.
15. Ryan, S. D., Bordoloi, B., & Harrison, D. A., 2000. Acquiring conceptual data modeling skills: the effect of cooperative learning and self-efficacy on learning outcomes. SIGMIS Database, 31, 9--24.
16. Wikipedia, 2010. Romance of the three kingdoms. http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Romance-Of-Three-Kingdoms, Accessed on Jan 12, 2010.