Game-Based Learning for Young Learners

Shamir, Haya; Pocklington, David; Feehan, Kathryn; Yoder, Erik

doi:10.18178/ijlt.5.3.206-212

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“…Early educational computer games, such as “Reader Rabbit” and “Math Blaster,” aimed to engage young learners through interactive gameplay while reinforcing educational content. As technology continued to advance, game-based learning expanded beyond standalone software to web-based platforms, mobile apps, and immersive virtual environments ( Shamir et al, 2019 ). The introduction of touchscreen devices, such as tablets and smartphones, made educational games more accessible and interactive for young children.…”

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Game-based learning in early childhood education: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Alotaibi

2024

Front. Psychol.

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Game-based learning has gained popularity in recent years as a tool for enhancing learning outcomes in children. This approach uses games to teach various subjects and skills, promoting engagement, motivation, and fun. In early childhood education, game-based learning has the potential to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to summarize the existing literature on the effectiveness of game-based learning in early childhood education This systematic review and meta-analysis examine the effectiveness of game-based learning in early childhood education. The results show that game-based learning has a moderate to large effect on cognitive, social, emotional, motivation, and engagement outcomes. The findings suggest that game-based learning can be a promising tool for early childhood educators to promote children’s learning and development. However, further research is needed to address the remaining gaps in the literature. The study’s findings have implications for educators, policymakers, and game developers who aim to promote positive child development and enhance learning outcomes in early childhood education.

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Game-based learning in early childhood education: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Alotaibi

2024

Front. Psychol.

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A systematic literature review of education for Generation Alpha

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Balidemaj,

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2024

Discov Educ

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Generation Alpha are the first to grow up immersed in digital technology and presumed to be wired differently than previous generations. This systematic review synthesizes the research literature on what has been learned so far and broadly answers the following question: What is happening in the education and training of Generation Alpha? The literature review was conducted based on guidelines outlined by The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Titles of 2,093 studies, abstracts of 603 studies, and 335 full-text studies were evaluated for inclusion criteria. A total of 83 studies were included into the literature review. The studies were sorted into four major categories: (1) the role of teachers, (2) the role of new approaches to education, (3) the role of teaching tools, and (4) the role of blended/online learning. Despite frequent use of the term “Generation Alpha” in the research literature, relatively few studies report generational differences that reveal how children of this generation are characteristically different from previous generations. There is simply a strong assumption that Generation Alpha is different. A major concern is that the use of technology by Generation Alpha has decreased opportunities for social-emotional development and increased mental health problems. There are digital educational tools and online strategies being developed and tested but none have emerged to be dominant.

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Game-Based Learning for Young Learners

Cited by 2 publications

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Game-based learning in early childhood education: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Game-based learning in early childhood education: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A systematic literature review of education for Generation Alpha

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