In groups with pre-established positive collaborative relationships, NGI clusters aligned with high positive emotions and frequent group synchronisation during collaborative DGBL¶
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q2 i? The two NGI clusters (10′53″–13′37″ and 34′42″–39′11″) aligned with intervals of high positive emotion scores and frequent group synchronisation. → Jiqing Sun 2026
Evidence¶
Jiqing Sun 2026¶
Jiqing Sun, Andrew Skourdoumbis. (2026). Is it distracting? A further exploration of non-gameplay social interaction during collaborative digital game-based learning. Intern. J. Comput.-Support. Collab. Learn. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-026-09476-9
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Qualitative case study of two dyads (four students) in a 57-min collaborative DGBL lesson; NGI episodes were aligned with Joy–Sadness emotion charts and synchronisation diagrams. The article reports the NGI clusters "aligned with intervals of high positive emotion scores and frequent group synchronisation."
"As shown in Figs. 2 and 4, the two clusters with intense NGI (10′53″ –13′37″ and 34′42″–39′11″) aligned with intervals of high positive emotion scores and frequent group synchronisation."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Collaboration — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
Related Claims¶
- Social flow and group flow were sustained and even strengthened as task challenge increased in the game's algebraic stages — related
- NGI functioned as a mechanism for emotional coordination, restoring individual members' affective states through shared laughter — related
- NGI did not appear to divert students from learning objectives; attention momentarily shifted but quickly returned to gameplay — related
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In groups with pre-established positive collaborative relationships, NGI clusters aligned with high positive emotions and frequent group synchronisation during collaborative DGBL |
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In groups with pre-established positive collaborative relationships, NGI clusters aligned with high positive emotions and frequent group synchronisation during collaborative DGBL |
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