Constructing a gamed-based learning website for children (original) (raw)

International Journal of Humanities and Arts Computing, 2012

Abstract

To realise the of promotion and sustainable development for the digital archives programme, the National Museum of Natural Science (NMNS) developed a game-based learning website for children with knowledgeable, storytelling, explorative learning, joyful and personalised characteristics. This website applied design principles including interdisciplinary island maps for exploration, theme-based design with learning content and games, multi-user interactive learning environments, good use of digital archives knowledge repositories, supporting school teaching and learning and personalised membership service. Some game factors were also infused into the website including curiosity, fantasy, self value, challenge, sense of control, exploring experience, sense of achievement, competitiveness, interpersonal interaction and virtual socialisation. An evaluation result indicates that the game-based learning website can inspire learning motivation and enhance learning effectiveness for children...

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