The empirical study, in this article, involved 42 students (ages 14–15), who used the urban
simulation computer game SimCity 4 to create models of sustainable future cities. The aim …

The interest for game-based learning is growing among science educators. A range of
research reviews have been published regarding the educational potentials of using …

Researching informal gameplay can be challenging, since as soon as a formal study design
is imposed, it becomes neither casual nor self-motivated. As a case study of a non-invasive …

Commercial video games are increasingly using sophisticated physics simulations to create
a more immersive experience for players. This also makes them a powerful tool for engaging …

Objective: We investigated skill development and workload of pilots driving teleoperated
unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) through different apertures and viewpoints using the …

We present an educational game for teaching physics, Spies. The game is based on the
popular boardgame Codenames. It is useful as a didactic tool to promote and improve …

We describe two video games recently developed to teach physics concepts:" A Slower
Speed of Light" was designed to teach aspects of Special Relativity, while" Kirchhoff's …

Virtual worlds have a unique capacity to immerse the user in an online community. This
experience is helping students learn many subjects, including chemistry. This chapter …

Computer game technology is poised to make a significant impact on the way our
youngsters will learn. Our youngsters are 'Digital Natives', immersed in digital technologies …

Since the prevalence of virtual worlds in society has grown exponentially in recent years and
virtual worlds have demonstrated an incredible power to engage participants in ways in …