Integrating educational computer games in science teaching: In-service science teachers perspectives

Abstract

This study explored a group of science teachers' perspectives on integrating educational computer games in science teaching. Through tape-recorded interviews, the participant teachersÁ perspectives regarding the integration of educational computer games in science teaching were collected and analyzed qualitatively. To ensure the teachers had basic experiences regarding playing science educational computer games, the participant teachers were asked to play a science educational computer game designed for third graders before being interviewed. Some important findings are reveled and educational implications are discussed.