Designing for Game-based Learning Model: The Effective Integration of Flow Experience and Game Elements to Support Learning

摘要

Game-based learning (GBL) is growing rapidly as a gaming industry as well as a field of academic research. Developing GBL is not an easy task. It requires a tight collaboration with domain experts and this need considering a complex mix of disciplines and technologies. Learning theory, learning contents, and game design are three multidisciplinary challenges involved in proper GBL development. This paper attempts to address these challenges by demonstrating how GBL can be conceptualized from different theoretical perspectives on learning and discuss a number of fundamental elements of game design that are essential for effective learning. Then, we propose a novel methodology of design and development of GBL model that facilitates the integration of flow experience with such game elements to support learning in games. Comparisons with existing frameworks are included. Evaluation and practical performance results supported by some case study called "A day without computer-mediated technology" are also demonstrated to verify the usability of the proposed model.