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Relationships Between Game Attributes and Learning Outcomes: Review and Research Proposals
Simulation & Gaming (2009)
  • Katherine A. Wilson, University of Central Florida
  • Wendy L. Bedwell, University of Central Florida
  • Elizabeth H. Lazzara, University of Central Florida
  • Eduardo Salas, University of Central Florida
  • C. Shawn Burke, University of Central Florida
  • Jamie L. Estock, Aptima, Inc.
  • Kara L. Orvis, Aptima, Inc.
  • Curtis Conkey, U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center
Abstract
Games are an effective and cost-saving method in education and training. Although much is known about games and learning in general, little is known about what components of these games (i.e., game attributes) influence learning outcomes. The purpose of this article is threefold. First, we review the literature to understand the “state of play” in the literature in regards to learning outcomes and game attributes—what is being studied. Second, we seek out what specific game attributes have an impact on learning outcomes. Finally, where gaps in the research exist, we develop a number of theoretically based proposals to guide further research in this area.
Keywords
  • simulation,
  • gaming,
  • training,
  • eduction,
  • gaming attributes,
  • learning outcomes
Disciplines
Publication Date
April 1, 2009
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1046878108321866
Citation Information
Katherine A. Wilson, Wendy L. Bedwell, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Eduardo Salas, et al.. "Relationships Between Game Attributes and Learning Outcomes: Review and Research Proposals" Simulation & Gaming Vol. 40 Iss. 2 (2009) p. 217 - 266 ISSN: 1046-8781
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/elizabeth_lazzara/58/