Panic in the gallery: An online educational game for art history: Design and evaluation of a matching game

摘要

With the evolution of technology, social media and mobile devices, digital games have become a frequent form of entertainment for many people. As games can provide a fun environment, where students can actively learn content through actions and decisions, there are high hopes that game-based learning can be used both in and outside the classroom and yield positive learning outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and enjoyment of a game created for art history learning, on adults of various ages, with a different art history background and game experience and to hopefully help educational game creators get closer to a balance between fun and learning.