A concept map-embedded educational computer game for improving students' learning performance in natural science courses

Computers and Education

Volumn 69, Issue , 2013, Pages 121-130

  Hwang, Gwo Jen ^a   Yang, Li Hsueh ^a   Wang, Sheng Yuan ^a  

^a NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Applications in subject areas; Elementary education; Interactive learning environments; Teaching learning strategies

Indexed keywords

APPLICATIONS IN SUBJECT AREAS; DIGITAL GAME-BASED LEARNING; EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER GAME; ELEMENTARY EDUCATION; INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT; PERCEIVED USEFULNESS; TEACHING/LEARNING STRATEGY; TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING;

COMPUTER GAMES; INTERACTIVE COMPUTER GRAPHICS; LEARNING SYSTEMS; NATURAL SCIENCES; STUDENTS;

COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION;

EID: 84881156152     PISSN: 03601315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2013.07.008     Document Type: Article

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