“…When a vocabulary question appears, the player must choose which answer best represents the word being tested. Hung and Young (2007) would classify the three kinds of vocabulary games as quiz-based games. Dondi and Moretti (2007) argued that quiz games are an effective approach to fostering factual knowledge, assisting learners in recalling acquired knowledge, thereby promoting knowledge retention.Figure 3Traditional assessment of MEVLA-GF and MEVLA-NGFFigure 4Gamified assessment of MEVLA-GF.…”
Many studies have demonstrated that vocabulary size plays a key role in learning English as a foreign language (EFL). In recent years, mobile game-based learning (MGBL) has been considered a promising scheme for successful acquisition and retention of knowledge. Thus, this study applies a mixed methodology that combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to assess the effects of PHONE Words, a novel mobile English vocabulary learning app (application) designed with game-related functions (MEVLA-GF) and without game-related functions (MEVLA-NGF), on learners’ perceptions and learning performance. During a four-week experiment, 20 sophomore students were randomly assigned to the experimental group with MEVLA-GF support or the control group with MEVLA-NGF support for English vocabulary learning. Analytical results show that performance in vocabulary acquisition and retention by the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group. Moreover, questionnaire results confirm that MEVLA-GF is more effective and satisfying for English vocabulary learning than MEVLA-NGF. Spearman rank correlation results show that involvement and dependence on gamified functions were positively correlated with vocabulary learning performance.
“…When a vocabulary question appears, the player must choose which answer best represents the word being tested. Hung and Young (2007) would classify the three kinds of vocabulary games as quiz-based games. Dondi and Moretti (2007) argued that quiz games are an effective approach to fostering factual knowledge, assisting learners in recalling acquired knowledge, thereby promoting knowledge retention.Figure 3Traditional assessment of MEVLA-GF and MEVLA-NGFFigure 4Gamified assessment of MEVLA-GF.…”
Many studies have demonstrated that vocabulary size plays a key role in learning English as a foreign language (EFL). In recent years, mobile game-based learning (MGBL) has been considered a promising scheme for successful acquisition and retention of knowledge. Thus, this study applies a mixed methodology that combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to assess the effects of PHONE Words, a novel mobile English vocabulary learning app (application) designed with game-related functions (MEVLA-GF) and without game-related functions (MEVLA-NGF), on learners’ perceptions and learning performance. During a four-week experiment, 20 sophomore students were randomly assigned to the experimental group with MEVLA-GF support or the control group with MEVLA-NGF support for English vocabulary learning. Analytical results show that performance in vocabulary acquisition and retention by the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group. Moreover, questionnaire results confirm that MEVLA-GF is more effective and satisfying for English vocabulary learning than MEVLA-NGF. Spearman rank correlation results show that involvement and dependence on gamified functions were positively correlated with vocabulary learning performance.
“…Card and word games, for example, are based on a more simple structure and rules that have the potential for educational or instructional use (Jacobs & Dempsey, 1993). Previous study (Hung & Young, 2007) analyzed and compared the existing six most common kinds of English vocabulary games to summarize their advantages and drawbacks. The study further proposed that the collaborative and competitive characteristic of the game, discussion and association to achieve the same goal, self-study tactics for the next chance to play the game, and avoiding tedious waiting time, repetitive movements, and tricks dependent on lucky guesses are the design principles of the English vocabulary educational game (Hung & Young, 2007).…”
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This study proposed and implemented a system combining the advantages of both educational games and wireless handheld technology to promote the interactive English learning in the classroom setting. An interactive English vocabulary acquisition board game was designed with the system being implemented on handheld devices. Thirty sixth-grade elementary students in Northern Taiwan were assigned to the experimental group and the control group and played the game with or without handheld devices. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from surveys, interviews, and observations. The results revealed that game-embedded handheld devices could increase the interdependence of the group and lead the learners into better immersion and interactions. We further proposed the cross-device-mediated interaction in the game-embedded face-to-face mobile computer-supported collaborative learning model that could be considered as one of the new literacies in the participatory culture. Six essential elements to develop a successful interactive gameembedded environment were identified from the interplay among the face-to-face environment, handheld devices, and educational game.
“…[5] mentioned that digital game-based learning can have significant effectiveness in learning boring materials including vocabulary learning. [7] summarized English vocabulary learning games into six categories and compared their characteristics as illustrated in Table 1. mathematical skills of fraction.…”
Abstract-Vocabulary is essential for English learning. However, usually, English vocabulary learning is implemented with rote learning so that most students think it is boring and they seem to lack motivation to practice memorizing vocabulary. Researchers have applied digital game-based learning for English vocabulary learning. This study applied the concept of Bingo game to develop an online multiple-user digital game-based learning system for English vocabulary. It is expected to enhance student's motivation for learning and memorizing English vocabulary.
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