Learning in digital play: a dual case study of video gamers’ independent play

Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning

Weimin Toh¹  Fei Victor Lim² 

[1] Department of English Language and Literature, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Walk, NIE3-03-02 (C3), 637616, Singapore, Singapore;Department of English Language and Literature, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Walk, NIE3-03-109, 637616, Singapore, Singapore;

关键词: Digital play;    Learning;    Video games;    Literacy practices;    Social semiotics;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s41039-022-00182-2

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

This paper explores the implications of youths’ out-of-school gaming practices for teaching and learning in formal and informal learning contexts. We report on a study where we examined the video game play of two youths using a case study approach. User experience approaches, e.g. the think-aloud protocol and interviews, were grounded in the theoretical framework of social semiotics to analyse the gameplay videos and to discuss the implications for the youths’ learning. The paper contends that youths are demonstrating critical thinking, empathy, and multimodal literacy through their gameplay. We offer suggestions for how adults can use video games for youths’ learning.

【 授权许可】

CC BY