Title :
Engaging students with a mobile game-based learning system in university education
Author :
Bartel, A. ; Hagel, G.
Author_Institution :
Fac. Comput. Sci., Kempten Univ. of Appl. Sci., Kempten, Germany
Abstract :
In this contribution we present a game-based learning concept which is based on mobile devices. It focuses a joyful stabilization of knowledge and the engagement of students using the Gamification approach and its game mechanics. Previous findings how to promote students´ motivation are adapted in the mobile context and discussed. Steps for the realization of the concept in a university are described.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer games; educational institutions; mobile computing; gamification approach; mobile devices; mobile game-based learning system; university education; Context; Educational institutions; Games; Mobile communication; Mobile handsets; Software engineering; Game-Based Learning; Gamification; Mobile Learning; Motivation; University Education;
Conference_Titel :
Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2014 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Istanbul
DOI :
10.1109/EDUCON.2014.6826215
