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Learning Through Play:
The Role of Learning and Engagement Theory in the Development of Educational Games
for Intellectually Challenged Children
Andriani Piki, Markos Markou, Anna Vasiliou
Learning & Engagement
Theory
Systems Analysis & Design
Instructional Systems Design
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Research Gap
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• Learner engagement is a challenge.
• Key pedagogical considerations: • Language
• Level of difficulty
• Motivation & rewards
• Skills & knowledge
• Alignment between game goals and learning goals
• Educator’s active involvement
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Theoretical Background (1/2)
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Threads from a combination of theories
can be drawn together to better
understand learner engagement
and design and develop
engaging educational
games.
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Theoretical Background (2/2)
Games-based
learning
Intellectual Disability
Learning Theory
Engagement Theory
Research milieu
• Special education school in Cyprus.
• Age range: 8-10 years old.
• Mild to moderate degree.
Research approach
• Real-life case study.
• Theoretically-grounded.
• Empirically-informed (Mixed-methods).
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Research Context
“For most people technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, however, technology makes things possible.”
(EDI, 2013)
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Requirements Gathering
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“Nothing
for us
without us”
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Requirements Analysis
Educational Games
Platform
Motivation & Reward
Language
Skills
Challenges Learning
objectives
Design & Technology
Functionality (for students & educators)
Examples of games
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Demonstration
http://www.paixnidizo.com/
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Conclusion
• Learner engagement is a key pedagogical consideration.
• Theoretical exploration, combined with empirical insights and on-going evaluation, enriches the development of educational games.
• Vision: – To complement traditional teaching and learning practices
employed in special education, and accelerate students’ learning through intuitive and engaging educational games.