This paper overviews research on the educational use of video games by examining the
viability of the different learning theories in the field, namely behaviorism, cognitivism …

From Pong to virtual reality, Understanding Video Games, 4th Edition, takes video game
studies into the next decade of the twenty-first century, highlighting changes in the area …

Computer games have attracted much attention over the years, mostly attention of the less
flattering kind. This has been true for computer games focused on entertainment, but also for …

This paper outlines a proposal for the development of educational multiplayer online games
based on the activity theory, as an alternative to the current trend in multiplayer gaming and …

In recent years there has been increasing interest in the phenomena of “gaming the system,”
where a learner attempts to succeed in an educational environment by exploiting properties …

Some students, when working in interactive learning environments, attempt to “game the
system”, attempting to succeed in the environment by exploiting properties of the system …

In recent years, several studies have reported the potential of employing digital games in
EFL (English as Foreign Language) courses to promote students' learning motivation …

In recent years, there has been increased interest in engagement during learning. This is of
particular interest in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics domains, in …

One of the most challenging issues that confronts educational researchers is explaining how
students learn in self-regulated contexts, such as when studying or practicing on their own …

" Gaming the system" is the phenomenon where students attempt to perform well by
systematically exploiting properties of the learning system, rather than learning the material …