Save the forests: A pilot study of a role-playing game for environmental education

Authors

  • Ming-Chaun LI Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Author
  • Huei-Tse HOU Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Author
  • Yi-En KUO Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Author
  • Kai-Hsiang YU Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Author
  • Cheng-Han YANG Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Author

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the potential of a PC-based role-playing game for teaching the subject of forest preservation. Four elementary students participated in this case study. The observation and interview were implemented to collect their gaming behaviors and feedbacks about the perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and the design elements of the game. The results showed that students viewed the game as an easy and useful learning tool that fulfilled major game characteristics. Suggestions were proposed for the design of the game and future research.

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Published

2011-11-28

Conference Proceedings Volume

2011: ICCE 2011: The 19th International Conference on Computers in Education

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Articles

How to Cite

Save the forests: A pilot study of a role-playing game for environmental education. (2011). International Conference on Computers in Education. http://library.apsce.net/index.php/ICCE/article/view/2687