Description:
The International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL) is devoted to the theoretical and empirical understanding of game-based learning. To achieve this aim, the journal publishes theoretical manuscripts, empirical studies, and literature reviews. The journal publishes this multidisciplinary... Show More
The International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL) is devoted to the theoretical and empirical understanding of game-based learning. To achieve this aim, the journal publishes theoretical manuscripts, empirical studies, and literature reviews. The journal publishes this multidisciplinary research from fields that explore the cognitive and psychological aspects that underpin successful educational video games. The target audience of the journal is composed of professionals and researchers working in the fields of educational games development, e-learning, technology-enhanced education, multimedia, educational psychology, and information technology. IJGBL promotes an in-depth understanding of the multiple factors and challenges inherent to the design and integration of Game-Based Learning environments.
Mission & Scope:
The mission of the International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL) is to promote knowledge pertinent to the design of Game-Based Learning environments, and to provide relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the field of Game-Based Learning. The main goals of IJGBL are to identify, explain, and improve the interaction between learning outcomes and... Show More
The mission of the International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL) is to promote knowledge pertinent to the design of Game-Based Learning environments, and to provide relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the field of Game-Based Learning. The main goals of IJGBL are to identify, explain, and improve the interaction between learning outcomes and motivation in video games, and to promote best practices for the integration of video games in instructional settings. The journal is multidisciplinary and addresses cognitive, psychological and emotional aspects of Game-Based Learning. It discusses innovative and cost-effective Game-Based Learning solutions. It also provides students, researchers, instructors, and policymakers with valuable information in Game-Based Learning, and increases their understanding of the process of designing, developing and deploying successful educational games. IJGBL also identifies future directions in this new educational medium.
Coverage:
- Adaptive games design for game-based learning
- Design of educational games for people with disabilities
- Educational video games and learning management systems
- Game design models and design patterns for game-based learning
- Instructional design for game-based learning
- Integration and deployment of video games in the classroom
- Intelligent tutoring systems and game-based learning
- Learning by designing and developing video games
- Learning styles, behaviors and personalities in educational video games
- Mobile development and augmented reality for game-based learning
- Motivation, audio and emotions in educational video games
- Role of instructors
- Virtual worlds and game-based learning
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This journal is currently actively seeking new submissions. Interested authors should ensure that their article manuscript adheres to the journal's
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and
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please begin the submission process below.
All inquiries regarding IJGBL should be directed to the attention of:
Submission-Related InquiriesDr. Leslie Haas
Editor-in-ChiefInternational Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL)
Email:
lesliepacehaas@gmail.com
Dr. Jill T. Tussey
Editor-in-ChiefInternational Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL)
Email:
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