Improving computer-based problem solving training: The role of the teacher as mediator

Delclos, Victor R.; Kulewicz, Stanley J.

doi:10.1016/0747-5632(86)90030-0

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“…The game was a useful "prop" for the therapist but was not a replacement for a quality therapeutic process. In another study by Delclos and Kulewicz (1986)…”

Section: Limitations Associated With Game-based Social Skills Trainingmentioning

confidence: 92%

Learning efficacy and user acceptance of a game-based social skills learning environment

Tan

Goh

Ang

et al. 2016

International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction

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“…The game was a useful "prop" for the therapist but was not a replacement for a quality therapeutic process. In another study by Delclos and Kulewicz (1986)…”

Section: Limitations Associated With Game-based Social Skills Trainingmentioning

confidence: 92%

Learning efficacy and user acceptance of a game-based social skills learning environment

Tan

Goh

Ang

et al. 2016

International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction

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“…The computer is no longer envisioned as an automated replacement for the therapist, but as a conduit for faithfully transmitting the therapeutic interactions of humans. The computer-as-replacement model of the 1980s can be seen, for example, in a study by Delclos and Kulewicz (1986), which demonstrates that an educational video game can improve sixth-graders' problem-solving skills up to a point, but that live teacher intervention is required to advance them past this plateau. Rather than explore possible synergy between facilitator and computer, the authors conclude that through greater understanding of human compensation for computer shortcomings, intelligent programs may yet come to take on the role played by the human teacher in this study.…”

Section: Online Revolution: Changing Horizons For Therapeutic Video Gmentioning

confidence: 99%

Online Video Game Therapy for Mental Health Concerns: A Review

Wilkinson

Ang

Goh

2008

Int J Soc Psychiatry

170

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Background: There has been research on the use of offl ine video games for therapeutic purposes but online video game therapy is still fairly under-researched. Online therapeutic interventions have only recently included a gaming component. Hence, this review represents a timely fi rst step toward taking advantage of these recent technological and cultural innovations, particularly for the treatment of special-needs groups such as the young, the elderly and people with various conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and autism spectrum disorders. Material: A review integrating research fi ndings on two technological advances was conducted: the home computer boom of the 1980s, which triggered a fl ood of research on therapeutic video games for the treatment of various mental health conditions; and the rise of the internet in the 1990s, which caused computers to be seen as conduits for therapeutic interaction rather than replacements for the therapist. Discussion: We discuss how video games and the internet can now be combined in therapeutic interventions, as attested by a consideration of pioneering studies. Conclusion: Future research into online video game therapy for mental health concerns might focus on two broad types of game: simple society games, which are accessible and enjoyable to players of all ages, and online worlds, which offer a unique opportunity for narrative content and immersive remote interaction with therapists and fellow patients. Both genres might be used for assessment and training purposes, and provide an unlimited platform for social interaction. The mental health community can benefi t from more collaborative efforts between therapists and engineers, making such innovations a reality.

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“…(Papert, 1980; Sherwine, 1983; Norton, 1985; Swick, 1989; Hofmeister, 1989 and others) Despite these high hopes following approximately 20 years of research on the subject of computer efficiency in promoting learning and thinking, it became apparent that the computer did not 'live up' to the above expectations (Levin & Fisher, 1983; Becker, 1987; Eisenberg, 1990). The significant role of the human mediator as compared to the 'mechanical teacher', was repeatedly demonstrated (Kelman, 1986; Clark, 1985; Leron, 1985;Delclos & Kulewicz, 1986;Kremersky, 1989, and others). Of particular interest are findings that kindergarten children who used a computer program independently benefited from the program significantly less than other groups that used the same program with adult assistance (Shani, 1986).…”

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Effects of computerized mediation of analogical thinking in kindergartens

Klein

Gal

1992

Computer Assisted Learning

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The current study describes an attempt to improve children's analogical thinking through the use of a ‘humanized’ computer program. This program was experimentally designed to incorporate several basic features of what has been defined theoretically and empirically as basic criteria of human mediation to children. The objective of the study was to examine the possibility of improving the educational benefits of using computers in early childhood education. More specifically, it was hypothesized that by introducing into a computer program basic features of human mediation, it would be possible to raise children's educational gains to the level of the gain achieved when they work with an adult mediator. Subjects were 120 Israeli‐born kindergarten children between 4.5 and 6 years old. Despite no differences in test scores between the two experimental groups a higher frequency of ‘stopping to think’ (in contrast to trial and error responses) was found in the experimental group working with an adult as compared to the experimental group working independently.

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Improving computer-based problem solving training: The role of the teacher as mediator

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

Learning efficacy and user acceptance of a game-based social skills learning environment

Learning efficacy and user acceptance of a game-based social skills learning environment

Online Video Game Therapy for Mental Health Concerns: A Review

Effects of computerized mediation of analogical thinking in kindergartens

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