Training-phase process measurement alongside pretest–posttest outcomes¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal),q3· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study
Description¶
The article argues that effects of game elements can appear during the learning process even when pre-post learning outcomes do not differ, so research should measure performance during training. It states this "underscores the importance of studying the actual learning process when investigating the effects of game elements rather than analyzing learning outcomes alone (i.e., pretest–posttest differences)". In the study, only the training-phase measures revealed the accuracy and speed differences between conditions.
Accounts¶
- When investigating game elements, study the actual learning process, not only pretest–posttest outcomes: The article argues that effects of game elements can appear during the learning process even when pre-post learning outcomes do not differ, so research should measure performance during training. It states this "underscores the importance of studying the actual learning process when investigating the effects of game elements rather than analyzing learning outcomes alone (i.e., pretest–posttest differences)". In the study, only the training-phase measures revealed the accuracy and speed differences between conditions. (Manuel Ninaus et al. (2023))
Claims¶
- Participants in the game-based training condition estimated fraction magnitudes more accurately during training than participants in the non-game-based condition [+M]
- Participants in the game-based training condition took more time to respond during training than participants in the non-game-based condition [+M]
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Key Sources¶
- Manuel Ninaus, Rodolpho Cortez, Izabel Hazin, Kristian Kiili, Silke M. Wortha, Elise Klein, Elisabeth M. Weiss, Korbinian Moeller. (2023). The added value of game elements: better training performance but comparable learning gains. Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-023-10263-8
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Training-phase process measurement alongside pretest–posttest outcomes |
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The article argues that effects of game elements can appear during the learning process even when pre-post learning outcomes do not differ, so research should measure performance during training. |
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