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Learning computer science by watching video games

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WiPSCE '14: Proceedings of the 9th Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education

Pages 134 - 135

https://doi.org/10.1145/2670757.2670770

Published: 05 November 2014 Publication History

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This paper proposes a teaching method that utilizes video games in computer science education. The primary characteristic of this approach is that it utilizes video games as observational materials. The underlying idea is that by observing the computational behavior of a wide variety of video games, learners will easily grasp the fundamental architecture, theory, and technology of computers.

The results of a case study conducted indicate that the method enhances the motivation of students for deeper learning of computer science concepts.

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M. Papastergiou. Digital game-based learning in high school computer science education: Impact on educational effectiveness and student motivation. Comput. Educ., 52(1):1--12, January 2009.

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Learning computer science by watching video games
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    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education

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WiPSCE '14: Proceedings of the 9th Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education

November 2014

150 pages

ISBN:9781450332507

DOI:10.1145/2670757

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Carsten Schulte
Freie Universität Berlin
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Michael E. Caspersen
Aarhus University
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Judith Gal-Ezer
The Open University Israel

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