The impact of computer games on students' motivation

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This study investigates the impact of computer games on students’ motivation. A computer game was created for this study by using Tomb Raider 4 Level Editor. The game covers photosynthesis, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins and fat subjects of 5th grade science and technology course. Data was collected from 71 5th grade students of three primary schools. Students have played the game until the end of lesson than they were asked to complete The Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS). The study reveals that gender, weekly computer use and weekly game playing do not affect the impact of educational computer games on students’ motivation.

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12608022/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/16133

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M. Üçgül, “The impact of computer games on students’ motivation,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2006.