Benefit of gamification for persistent learners: Propensity to replay problems moderates algebra-game effectiveness

K Vanacore, A Sales, A Liu, E Ottmar - … of the Tenth ACM Conference on …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Computer-assisted learning platforms (CALPS) increasingly include gamified elements to
improve student outcomes by enhancing their engagement with content. Although evidence …

Remote monitoring of implementation fidelity using log-file data from multiple online learning platforms

K Vanacore, E Ottmar, A Liu, A Sales - Journal of Research on …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The impact of educational programs on student learning is contingent upon the quality and
fidelity of their implementations. Yet, the most reliable method of implementation monitoring …

Effect of Gamification on Gamers: Evaluating Interventions for Students Who Game the System: Evaluating Interventions for Students Who Gaming the System

KP Vanacore, A Gurung… - Journal of …, 2024 - jedm.educationaldatamining.org
Gaming the system is a persistent problem in Computer-Based Learning Platforms. While
substantial progress has been made in identifying and understanding such behaviors …

The Effect of Assistance on Gamers: Assessing The Impact of On-Demand Hints & Feedback Availability on Learning for Students Who Game the System

K Vanacore, A Gurung, A Sales… - Proceedings of the 14th …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Gaming the system, characterized by attempting to progress through a learning activity
without engaging in essential learning behaviors, remains a persistent problem in computer …

Gamification and Deadending: Unpacking Performance Impacts in Algebraic Learning

S Pradhan, A Gurung, E Ottmar - … of the 14th Learning Analytics and …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
This study explores the effects of varying problem-solving strategies on students' future
performance within the gamified algebraic learning platform From Here To There!(FH2T) …

[PDF][PDF] Nuances in Efficacy of Computer-Based Learning Platforms

KP Vanacore - 2024 - digital.wpi.edu
Assessing the impact of educational programs on student learning is a vital part of
educational and learning sciences research. Randomized control trials are often employed …

Clusters of Math Anxiety and Performance in a Digital Learning Game: Differences in Hint Usage and Pause Time

A Egorova, JE Lee, ST Shaw… - Proceedings of the 18th …, 2024 - repository.isls.org
Math learning research shows that math performance (MP) and math anxiety (MA) are
correlated; however, some studies demonstrate less straightforward relationships between …