Evaluating multiple aspects of a digital educational problem-solving-based adventure game

摘要

Hou and Li propose a multi-aspect empirical evaluation approach for problem-solving-based educational games. Specifically, the paper describes how this approach has been applied in the evaluation of a game designed to increase students' knowledge on personal computer assembly. In addition to learning effectiveness, two main factors are explored: game acceptance and flow experience. Also, four specific game elements are evaluated by students (entertainment, challenge, uncertainty and fantasy, and interactivity).