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    Dynamic modeling as a cognitive regulation scaffold for developing complex problem-solving skills in an educational massively multiplayer online game environment

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    Authors
    Eseryel, D.
    Ge, X.
    Ifenthaler, Dirk
    Law, V.
    Date
    2011
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Eseryel, D. and Ge, X. and Ifenthaler, D. and Law, V. 2011. Dynamic modeling as a cognitive regulation scaffold for developing complex problem-solving skills in an educational massively multiplayer online game environment. Journal of Educational Computing Research. 45 (3): pp. 265-286.
    Source Title
    Journal of Educational Computing Research
    DOI
    10.2190/EC.45.3.a
    ISSN
    0735-6331
    School
    DVC Education
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/14548
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Following a design-based research framework, this article reports two empirical studies with an educational MMOG, called McLarin's Adventures, on facilitating 9th-grade students' complex problem-solving skill acquisition in interdisciplinary STEM education. The article discusses the nature of complex and ill-structured problem solving and, accordingly, how the game-based learning environment can facilitate complex problem-solving skill acquisition. The findings of the first study point to the importance of supporting cognitive regulation of students for successful complex problem-solving skill acquisition in digital game-based learning. The findings of the follow-up study show that when scaffolded by dynamic modeling, students made significant improvement in their complex problem-solving outcomes. Implications drawn from the findings of these two studies are discussed related to: (1) educational game design strategies to effectively facilitate complex problem-solving skill development; and (2) stealth or embedded assessment of progress in complex problem solving during digital game-based learning. © 2011, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc.

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