Game-Based Learning in Science Education: A Review of Relevant Research

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 22, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 877-898

  Li, Ming Chaun ^a   Tsai, Chin Chung ^a  

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

Author keywords

Digital games; Game based learning; Science education; Science learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 84887624776     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10956-013-9436-x     Document Type: Review

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