A Case Study of Game-Based Learning Software and Intrinsic Motivation

• Main Authors: Li Wei-Hsu, 李偉旭
• Other Authors: Wu Cheng-Chih
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 1999
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/50182598988186057424

碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 資訊教育研究所 === 87 === Malone suggested challenge, fantasy, and curiosity are the three key factors that make computer games fun. In this study, we employed a qualitative research method to investigate the characteristics of game-based learning software that motivates elementary students to learn. Thirty-seven fourth grade students who used an English learning CD-title in a two-hour learning session were observed. Questionnaires, audio/video taping, and interviewing were conducted after the learning session to collect information regarding the intrinsic motivating factors of the learning software. The analysis results showed that challenge, fantasy, and curiosity exhibited by the software were the factors that made the learning fun. We concluded the thesis with several design guidelines for game-based learning software. Keywords: computer games, Malone''s theory, intrinsic motivation