Review of Educational Research· 2015Q1
Digital Games, Design, and Learning
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Short summary
A meta-analysis of 77 studies (n=249) found digital games significantly enhance K-16 student learning by 33% compared to non-game conditions, and augmented game designs offer further 34% learning benefits over standard designs.
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Key points
- Digital games enhance student learning by 33% (d = 0.33) compared to non-game conditions.
- Augmented game designs provide an additional 34% learning benefit (d = 0.34) over standard game designs.
- Learning gains are moderated by game mechanics, visual/narrative characteristics, and research quality.
- The study synthesized findings from 77 studies with a total of 249 participants.
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Abstract
In this meta-analysis, we systematically reviewed research on digital games and learning for K-16 students. We synthesized comparisons of game versus nongame conditions (i.e., media comparisons) and comparisons of augmented games versus standard game designs (i.e., value-added comparisons). We used random-effects meta-regression models with robust variance estimates to summarize overall effects and explore potential moderator effects. Results from media comparisons indicated that digital games significantly enhanced student learning relative to nongame conditions ([Formula: see text] = 0.33, 95% confidence interval [0.19, 0.48], k = 57, n = 209). Results from value-added comparisons indicated significant learning benefits associated with augmented game designs ([Formula: see text] = 0.34, 95% confidence interval [0.17, 0.51], k = 20, n = 40). Moderator analyses demonstrated that effects varied across various game mechanics characteristics, visual and narrative characteristics, and research quality characteristics. Taken together, the results highlight the affordances of games for learning as well as the key role of design beyond medium.
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Field: Developmental and Educational Psychology
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