Using mobile console games for multiple intelligences and education Online publication date: Tue, 23-Dec-2014
by Tsung-Yen Chuang; Sheng-Hsiung Su
International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation (IJMLO), Vol. 6, No. 3/4, 2012
Abstract: Gaming has become an indispensable source of entertainment to children, and the theory of multiple intelligences is popular in education. In this study, we explored students' changes after integrating mobile games into the curriculum of multiple intelligences. Based on the theory of authentic assessment, four 5th graders are participated in this study; we investigated the effect of multiple intelligences when students played mobile games, and used two handheld devices for this experiment: (a) Nintendo Dual Screen and (b) Big Brain Academy, a puzzle game. Observations and interviews were conducted for data collection to understand students' development of multiple intelligences after the experiment. We found that students' spatial intelligence and logical-mathematical intelligence can be assessed during the game, and their spatial intelligence, logical mathematical intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence were enhanced.
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