What We Can Learn from the Data: A Multiple-Case Study Examining Behavior Patterns by Students with Different Characteristics in Using a Serious Game

Min Liu; Jaejin Lee; Jina Kang; Sa Liu

doi:10.1007/s10758-015-9263-7

What We Can Learn from the Data: A Multiple-Case Study Examining Behavior Patterns by Students with Different Characteristics in Using a Serious Game

Min Liu, Jaejin Lee, Jina Kang, Sa Liu

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Abstract

Using a multi-case approach, we examined students’ behavior patterns in interacting with a serious game environment using the emerging technologies of learning analytics and data visualization in order to understand how the patterns may vary according to students’ learning characteristics. The results confirmed some preliminary findings from our previous research, but also revealed patterns that would not be easily detected without data visualizations. Such findings provided insights about designing effective learning scaffolds to support the development of problem-solving skills in young learners and will guide our next-step research.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	33-57
Number of pages	25
Journal	Technology, Knowledge and Learning
Volume	21
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-015-9263-7
State	Published - Apr 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Data visualization
Fantasy
Game engagement
Learning analytics
Middle school science
Problem solving
Serious games

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Mathematics (miscellaneous)
Education
Human-Computer Interaction
Computer Science Applications

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