Investigating the influence of an arduino-based educational game on the understanding of genetics among secondary school students
This study aims to investigate the impact of an educational game created using Arduino on the learning of genetics by secondary school students. To assess the effectiveness of the game, Solomon’s four-group design was employed. A total of 72 8th-grade students, comprising 30 boys and 42 girls, were...
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| description | This study aims to investigate the impact of an educational game created using Arduino on the learning of genetics by secondary school students. To assess the effectiveness of the game, Solomon’s four-group design was employed. A total of 72 8th-grade students, comprising 30 boys and 42 girls, were randomly selected and divided into different groups. The experimental groups were taught using the educational game, while the control groups received conventional instruction. The results of the comparison test indicated no statistically significant differences in the academic performance of students between the experimental and control groups. However, the findings suggested that the educational game had a positive impact on the students’ academic success to a considerable extent and was as effective as traditional teaching methods. Moreover, the digital game had the potential to increase student engagement by enhancing their motivation, interest, and participation in science classes. This could contribute to promoting environmentally sustainable practices in schools and ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the educational system. |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-1073212024-09-01T07:12:30Z http://eprints.utm.my/107321/ Investigating the influence of an arduino-based educational game on the understanding of genetics among secondary school students Arpaci, Ibrahim Kaya, Abdullah Bahari, Mahadi T58.6-58.62 Management information systems This study aims to investigate the impact of an educational game created using Arduino on the learning of genetics by secondary school students. To assess the effectiveness of the game, Solomon’s four-group design was employed. A total of 72 8th-grade students, comprising 30 boys and 42 girls, were randomly selected and divided into different groups. The experimental groups were taught using the educational game, while the control groups received conventional instruction. The results of the comparison test indicated no statistically significant differences in the academic performance of students between the experimental and control groups. However, the findings suggested that the educational game had a positive impact on the students’ academic success to a considerable extent and was as effective as traditional teaching methods. Moreover, the digital game had the potential to increase student engagement by enhancing their motivation, interest, and participation in science classes. This could contribute to promoting environmentally sustainable practices in schools and ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the educational system. MDPI 2023-04 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/107321/1/MahadiBahari2023_InvestigatingtheInfluenceofanArduinoBasedEducational.pdf Arpaci, Ibrahim and Kaya, Abdullah and Bahari, Mahadi (2023) Investigating the influence of an arduino-based educational game on the understanding of genetics among secondary school students. Sustainability (Switzerland), 15 (8). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2071-1050 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15086942 DOI:10.3390/su15086942 |
| spellingShingle | T58.6-58.62 Management information systems Arpaci, Ibrahim Kaya, Abdullah Bahari, Mahadi Investigating the influence of an arduino-based educational game on the understanding of genetics among secondary school students |
| title | Investigating the influence of an arduino-based educational game on the understanding of genetics among secondary school students |
| title_full | Investigating the influence of an arduino-based educational game on the understanding of genetics among secondary school students |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating the influence of an arduino-based educational game on the understanding of genetics among secondary school students |
| title_short | Investigating the influence of an arduino-based educational game on the understanding of genetics among secondary school students |
| title_sort | investigating the influence of an arduino based educational game on the understanding of genetics among secondary school students |
| topic | T58.6-58.62 Management information systems |
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