Exploring support mechanisms for learners at-risk through a coupled game environment
by Birgit Schmitz; Roland Klemke; Marcus Specht
International Journal of Learning Technology (IJLT), Vol. 9, No. 2, 2014

Abstract: Dropping out of the schooling system is one of the prevailing problems placing youths at-risk. With this paper, we propose possible support mechanisms for learners at-risk by analysing the characteristics of a coupled game. We provide a detailed description of an educational setting that is directed at supporting this target group and evaluate its individual design elements with regard to learners' attraction to the game environment, their motivation to deal with learning content and the knowledge gain. Study results suggest that the pattern Coupled Games as realised by way of SMS interventions provides chances to support the target group.

Online publication date: Sat, 13-Sep-2014

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