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What is Educational Computer Game

Chapter 11
Handbook of Research on the Influence and Effectiveness of Gamification in Education
Software that teaches the user in a game mode.
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Development of Computer Games by Students
Chulpan Minnegalieva (Institute of Computational Mathematics and Information Technologies, Kazan Federal University, Russia)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4287-6.ch011
Abstract
People have a different attitude towards computer games – from their complete rejection to delight. However, representatives of different professions agree that computer games can and should be used with benefit. This chapter describes practical tasks related to developing computer games in students' education. Tasks of that type are offered to students studying information technology. Game development uses modern platforms that provide ample opportunities. Students develop 3D models, write scripts, and research interaction principles between different applications. Such tasks will help protect the younger generation from misuse of computer games, improve programming and modeling skills, and develop spatial thinking and creativity.
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Chapter 71
Children as Critics of Educational Computer Games Designed by Other Children
Competitive rule-based activity involving one or more players with an expressed goal of performing or meeting a goal at a superior level (i.e., winning) either in relation to a previous performance (one player game) or in relation to the performance of other players. Success in the activity requires use of subject matter in some way. The game is played in whole or in part on a computer.
Published in Chapter: Children as Critics of Educational Computer Games Designed by Other Children; From: Handbook of Research on Effective Electronic Gaming in Education
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