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Acceptance and use of Video Games for Education by Secondary School Teachers
Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Games Based Learning, Vol.18(1), pp.903-909
18th European Conference on Games Based Learning, 18th (Denmark, 03/10/2024–04/10/2024)
09/10/2024
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Abstract
Video games (VGs) are frequently described as a transformational force within education and the use of video game technology for learning is becoming more common across all education sectors. Despite this, most literature regarding VGs in education focuses on measuring specific learning or engagement outcomes, and there is less of an emphasis on the attitudes of teachers on the uses of VGs in the classroom. A comprehensive understanding of teacher attitudes towards VGs within education is essential for their successful implementation within the classroom. This paper will present the development and progress of a PhD project that aims to explore the factors that influence secondary Australian teachers’ attitudes towards, and intentions to use, VGs within their own teaching. An online survey was used to collect data on teacher beliefs about technology and VGs and the factors that influence VG acceptance. A subsample of participants were also interviewed about their experiences and opinions in relation to VGs. This paper focuses on the proposed thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews. Respondents were divided into groups based on their opinions of, and level of experience with, VGs in teaching. The qualitative results provide a detailed and nuanced investigation of teacher attitudes and beliefs in
relation to their competencies, obstacles, and facilitators of VGs use for teaching. The findings of this research will assist in building a deep understanding of VG use in secondary classrooms assisting game developers, administrators, teachers, and policy makers in decisions relating to effective and meaningful video game use within education.
Details
- Title
- Acceptance and use of Video Games for Education by Secondary School Teachers
- Creators
- Caitlin Cole - Western Sydney UniversityRoberto H. Parada - Western Sydney UniversityErin Mackenzie - Western Sydney University
- Publication Details
- Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Games Based Learning, Vol.18(1), pp.903-909
- Conference
- 18th European Conference on Games Based Learning, 18th (Denmark, 03/10/2024–04/10/2024)
- Publisher
- Academic Conferences International Limited; Reading, UK
- Number of pages
- 7
- Identifiers
- 991013328522002368
- Copyright
- Copyright the authors, 2024. All Rights Reserved
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding