Serious Games and Computer Programming Competencies Development in Educational Contexts

This paper aims to identify the relationship between Serious Games (SG) and the development of competencies related to computer programming. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was applied, based on a learning experience with Serious Games focused on computer programming languages. The pri...

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Published in:IEEE-RITA 2023-02, Vol.18 (1), p.1-1
Main Authors: Quintero, Carlos Andres Caldas, Alvarez, Gary Alberto Cifuentes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Codes
Competencies
Computer & video games
Computer Programming
Data collection
Educational software
Games
Instruments
Learning
Programming languages
Programming profession
Python
Serious games
Training
Video games
Videogames
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Summary:This paper aims to identify the relationship between Serious Games (SG) and the development of competencies related to computer programming. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was applied, based on a learning experience with Serious Games focused on computer programming languages. The principal finding was a parallel development between computer programming and other generic skills related to English, Math and Spanish. It is concluded that SG have a positive relationship with the development of competencies within the formal education environment, which indicate a great potential to support teaching and learning processes.
ISSN:1932-8540
2374-0132
DOI:10.1109/RITA.2023.3250504