Publication Date
5-2019
Date of Final Oral Examination (Defense)
3-6-2019
Type of Culminating Activity
Dissertation
Degree Title
Doctor of Education in Educational Technology
Department
Educational Technology
Supervisory Committee Chair
Youngkyun Baek, Ph.D.
Supervisory Committee Member
Ross Perkins, Ph.D.
Supervisory Committee Member
Jui-long Hung, Ed.D.
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Abstract
This study addresses a problem of ambiguity in academic writing regarding whether learning games are underutilized in educational settings, what type of educators use learning games, and what factors are the most important in predicting educator usage. The purpose of the study is to clarify and explain the current state of educator usage of learning games in these areas in order to inform designers of educator professional development. There are two well-known frameworks that can be used to understand learning game integration by educators: the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. This study uses a modified version of each framework designed specifically for learning games. There are also additional factors that may have a significant impact on the decision to use learning games, including (a) experience with digital games, and (b) external barriers to usage. This research has three goals: (a) investigate learning game usage, (b) evaluate which framework better predicts educator usage of learning games, and (c) examine additional factors outside of these frameworks that may influence integration. Data was gathered from currently-practicing educators using an online survey and the results were analyzed using SPSS and several statistical methods, including multiple linear regression. The results show that the TPACK framework is slightly better than TAM at predicting teacher usage, experience with games is not a statistically significant factor, and perceived barriers are significant, but their effect can be mediated by game pedagogical knowledge.
DOI
10.18122/td/1548/boisestate
Recommended Citation
Waarvik, Joseph M., "Predicting Teacher Usage of Learning Games in Classrooms" (2019). Boise State University Theses and Dissertations. 1548.
10.18122/td/1548/boisestate