Carlos Morales
ABSTRACT
A team at Purdue University has been working on a NSF sponsored project to create a set of research-validated recommendations for the development of science video games. As a way to accomplish this task, the team created a three-dimensional first-person shooter video game that requires players to utilize chemistry knowledge to advance in the game-world. A team of chemistry, computer graphics technology, computer science, and instructional designers collaborated in the development of the game and in conducting the research. This paper details the process used by the team. Results from human subject testing will be presented at the conference.
- Amory, A., Naicker, K., Vincent, J. and Adams, C. (1999). The use of computer games as an educational tool: identification of appropriate game types and game elements. British Journal of Educational Technology. 30(4), 311--321.Google Scholar
- Arasasingham et al. (in press). Assessing the Effect of WebBased Learning Tools on Student Understanding of Stoichiometry Using Knowledge Space Theory, Journal of Chemical Education.Google Scholar
- Arnold, L. J. (1992). Mass spectra and the Macintosh isotope pattern calculator: A program to calculate isotopic ratios for molecular fragments. Journal of Chemical Education. 69, 811.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Banks, A. J., Holmes J. L., Kotz, J. C., Young, S., Schatz, P. F., and Moore, J. W. (1997). Periodic Table Live! Journal of Chemical Education. 74, 445.Google Scholar
- Birk, J. P. and Kurtz, M. J. (1999). Effect of experience on retention and elimination of misconceptions about molecular structure and bonding. Journal of Chemical Education. 76(1), 124--128.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Bodner, G. M. (1986). Constructivism: A Theory of Knowledge, Journal of Chemical Education, 63, 873--878.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Bunce, D. M. (2001). Does Piaget still have anything to say to chemists? J. Chem. Educ. 78(8), 1107--1121.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Bunce, D. M., Gabel, D., Samuel, J. (1991). Enhancing Chemistry Problem-Solving Achievement Using Problem Categorization. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 28(6) 505--522.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Camaioni, L., Ercolani, A. P., Perrucchini, P., and Greenfeild, P. M., (1990). Video games and cognitive ability: The transfer hypothesis. Italian Journal of Psychology. 17(2), 331--348.Google Scholar
- Celnik, P. and Cohen, L. G. (2003). Functional relevance of cortical plasticity. In Boniface, S. and Ziemann, U. (Eds.), Plasticity in the human nervous system: Investigation with transcranial magnetic stimulation. New York: Cambridge University Press.Google Scholar
- Chasteen, T. G. (2001). News from online: Teachng with chemical instrumentation on the web. Journal of Chemical Education. 78(9), 1144--1148.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Chen, C. (1999). A protocol analysis model for investigating computer supported problem-solving activities. Office Systems Research Journal. 17(2), 35--43.Google Scholar
- Collis, B. A., Knezek, K-W. L., et al. (1996). Children and Computers in School. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum.Google Scholar
- Doolittle, John H. (1995). Using riddles and interactive computer games to teach problem-solving skills. Teaching of Psychology. 22(1), 33--36.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Furio, C., Calatayud, M. L., Barcenas, S. L., and Padilla, O. M. (2000). Functional fixedness and functional reduction as common sense reasonings in chemical equilibrium and in geometry and polarity of molecules. Science Education. 84, 545--565.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Gabel, D., (1999). Improving teaching and learning through chemistry education research: A look to the future. Journal of Chemical Education, 76, 548--554.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Gillespie, R. J., Spencer, J. N. and Moog, R. S. (1996). Bonding and molecular geometry without orbitals - the electron domain model. Journal of Chemical Education. 73, 622--626.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Granath, P. L. and Russell, J. V. (1999). Using games to teach chemistry: 1. The Old Prof card game. Journal of Chemical Education. 76(4), 485--486.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Green, C. S. and Bavelier, D. (2003). Action video game modifies visual selective attention. Nature. 423, 534--537.Google Scholar
- Harp, S. F. and Mayer, R. E. (1997). The role of interest in learning from scientific text and illustrations: On the distinction between emotional interest and cognitive interest. Journal of Educational Psychology. 89(1), 92--102.Google Scholar
- HEUREKA-KLETT (2002). Chemicus. Berlin: Tivola Publishing. Holman, R. W. (2001). Organic CD, version 3.00. Journal of Chemical Education. 78(12), 1603.Google Scholar
- JCE SOFTWARE (2003). Software listing at the Journal of Chemical Education, http://www.jce.divched.org/JCESoft/index.html.Google Scholar
- Jacobsen, J. J. and Moore, J. W. (2000). Chemistry Comes Alive! Volumes 1 and 2. Journal of Chemical Education. 77(5), 671--672.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Jacobson, M. J. and Spiro, R. J. (1995). Hypertext learning environments, cognitive flexibility, and the transfer of complex knowledge: an empirical investigation. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 12, 301--333.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Katz, R. N. (1999). Dancing with the Devil: Information Technology and the New Competition in Higher Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1999. Google ScholarDigital Library
- Kelly, G. J. and Crawford, T. (1996). Students' interaction with computer representations: Analysis of discourse in laboratory groups. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 33, 693--707.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Kemp, K. C. (1988). A novel, simple and inexpensive model for teaching VSEPR theory. Journal of Chemical Education. 65(3), 222.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Kotz, J. C. and Treichel, P. M. (2003). Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, 5th ed., Thomson and Brooks/Cole.Google Scholar
- Kotz, J. C. and Young, S. (1995) Chemistry Navigator. Journal of Chemical Education Software. 6C2.Google Scholar
- Kozma, R. B. (1991). Learning with media. Review of Educational Research, 61, 179--211.Google ScholarDigital Library
- Markham, J. R. (1998). Flying over atoms CD-ROM. Journal of Chemical Education. 75, 247.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Martinez-Jimenez, P., Pontes-Pedrajas, A., Climentbellido, M. S., and Polo, J. (2003). Learning in chemistry with virtual laboratorios. J. Chemical Education. 80(3), 346--352.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Mayer, R. E. (2001). Multimedia Learning. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press. Google ScholarDigital Library
- Mayer, R. E. (2002). Cognitive theory and the design of multimedia instruction: An example of the two-way Street between cognition and instruction. New Directions for Teaching and Learning. 89, 55--71.Google Scholar
- Mayer, R. E. and Sims, V. K. (1994). For whom is a picture worth a thousand words? Extensions of a dual-coding theory of multimedia learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 86(3), 389--401.Google Scholar
- Mabrouk, P. A. (1996). An exciting approach to student learning in analytical chemistry: It's Jeopardy! The Chemical Educator. 1(3).Google Scholar
- Mckenna A. G. and Mckenna, J. F. (1984). Teaching VSEPR theory: The dilemma of five-coordination. Journal of Chemical Education. 61(9), 771--773.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Merzenich, M. M., Wright, B. A., Jenkins, W., Xerri, C., Byl, N., Miller, S., and Tallal, P. (2002). Cortical plasticity underlying perceptual, motor, and cognitive skill development: Implications for neurorehabilitation. In Johnson, M. H. and Munakata, Y. (Eds.), Brain development and cognition: A reader. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers.Google Scholar
- Nakhleh, M. B. and Krajcik, J. S. (1993). A protocol analysis of the influence of technology on students' actions. Verbal commentary and thought processes during the performance of acid-base titrations.Google Scholar
- Noh, T. and Scharmann, L. C. (1997). Instructional influence of a molecular-level pictorial presentation of matter on students' conceptions and problem-solving ability. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 34, 199--217.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Paulisse, K. W. and Polik, W. F. (1999). Use of WWW discussion boards in chemistry education. Journal of Chemical Education, 76, 704--708.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Raghavan, K., Sartoris, M. L., and Glaser, R. (1998). Why does it go up? The impact of the MARS curriculum as revealed through changes in student explanations of a helium balloon. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 35, 547--567.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Roberts, R. M. and Traynham, J. G. (1976). Molecular geometry: As easy as blowing up balloons. Journal of Chemical Education. 53(4), 233--234.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Paiva, J. C. M., Gil, V. M. S., and Correia, A. F. (2003). Le Chat: Simulation in Chemical Equilibrium. Journal of Chemical Education. 80(1), 111.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Parker, J. (1997). VSEPR theory demo. Journal of Chemical Education. 74(7), 776.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Parrill, A. L. and Gervay, J. (1996). The stereochem game: Making chemistry more fun. The Chemical Educator. 1(5).Google Scholar
- Paulisse, K. W. and Polik, W. F. (1999). Use of WWW discussion boards in chemistry education. Journal of Chemical Education, 76, 704--708.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Pence, L. E. (1999). Cooperative electronic email: Effective communication technology for introductory chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 76, 697--698.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Pfennig, B. W. and Frock, R. L. (1999). The use of molecular modeling and VSEPR theory in the undergraduate curriculum to predict the three-dimensional structure of molecules. Journal of Chemical Education. 76(7), 1018--1022.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Pieroni, O. I., Vuano, B. M. and Ciolino, A. E. (2000). Classroom innovation: Games to make chemistry more interesting and fun. The Chemical Educator. 5, 167--170.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Pillay, H. (2003). An investigation of cognitive processes engaged in by recreational computer game players: Implications for skills of the future. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. 34 (3), 336--350.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Prensky, M. (2001). Digital Game-based Learning. New York: McGraw-Hill. Google ScholarDigital Library
- Rapoport, S. I. (1999). How did the human brain evolve? A proposal based on new evidence from in vivo brain imaging during attention and ideation. Brain Research Bulletin. 50 (3), 149--165.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Roberts, R. M. and Traynham, J. G. (1976). Molecular geometry: As Easy as blowing up balloons. Journal of Chemical Education. 53(4), 233--234.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Russell, J. V. (1999). Using games to teach chemistry: An annotated bibliography.Google Scholar
- Journal of Chemical Education. 76(4), 481--484.Google Scholar
- SERAPHIM (1996). Project SERAPHIM: Clearinghouse for instructional computer information in chemistry. http://ice.chem.wisc.edu/seraphim/.Google Scholar
- Saloman, G., Perkins, D. N. & Globerson, T. (1991). Partners in cognition: Extending human intelligence with intelligent technologies. Educational Researcher, 20 (3), 2--9.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Sanger, M. J. and Badger, S. M. II (2001). Using computerbased visualization strategies to improve students' understanding of molecular polarity and miscibility. Journal of Chemical Eduacation. 78(10), 1412--1416.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Sanger, M. J., Phelps, A. J. and Fienhold, J. (2000). Using a computer animation to improve students' conceptual understanding of a can crushing demonstration. Journal of Chemical Education, 77, 1517--1520.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Shaw, C. A. and Mceachern, J. C. (EDS.) (2001). Toward a theory of neuroplasticity. London: Psychology Press.Google Scholar
- Shaw, D. E. (1998) Report to the president of the use of technology to strengthen K-12 education in the United States: Findings related to research and evaluation. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 7, 115--126.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Sinex, S. A. and Gage, B. A. (2003). Discovery learning in General Chemistry enhanced by dynamic and interactive computer visualization. The Chemical Educator. 8(4).Google Scholar
- Smith, S. G. and Chabay, R. (1977). Computer games in chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education. 54(11), 688--689.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Sterr, A., Elbert, T. and Rockstroh, B. (2002). Functional reorganization of human cerebral cortex and its perceptual concomitants. In Fahle, M. and Poggio, T. (Eds.), Perceptual learning. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.Google Scholar
- Tissue, B. M. (1996). Applying hypermedia to chemical education. Journal of Chemical Education, 73, 65--68.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Towns, M. H. and Grant, E. R. (1997). I believe I will actually go out of this class actually knowing something. Cooperative learning activities in physical chemistry. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 34, 819--835.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Treadway, W. J. (1996). The multimedia chemistry laboratory: Perception and performance. Journal of Chemical Education, 73, 876--878.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Tyson, L, Treagust, D. F, and Bucat, R. B. (1999). The complexity of teaching and learning chemical equilibrium. Journal of Chemical Education. 76(4), 554--558.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Whisnant, D. M. (2000). General chemistry multimedia problems. Journal of Chemical Education. 77(10), 1375--1376.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Whisnant, D. M. and Mccormick, J. A. (1997). Lake study for Windows update. Journal of Chemical Education Software. 5D1.Google Scholar
- Williamson, V. M. and Abraham, M. R. (1995). The effects of computer animation on the particulate mental models of college chemistry students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 32, 521--534.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Windschitl, M. and Andre, T. (1998). Using computer simulations to enhance conceptual change: The roles of constructivist instruction and student epistemological beliefs. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 35, 145--160.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Woodfield, B. F., et al. (in press). The Virtual ChemLab project: A realistic and sophisticated simulation of inorganic qualitative analysis. Journal of Chemical Education.Google Scholar
- Yalcinalp, S., Geban, O. and Ozkan, I. (1995). Effectiveness of using computer-assisted supplementary instruction for teaching the mole concept. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 32, 1083--1095.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Zare, R. N. (2002). Visualizing Chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education. 79(11), 1290--1291.Google ScholarCross Ref
- Zielinski, T. J. (2001). MathCad in the chemistry curriculum: Using symbolic software to facilitate learning. Journal of Chemical Education. 78(2), 270--271.Google ScholarCross Ref
Index Terms
Immersive chemistry video game
Recommendations
Teaching game development using microsoft XNA game studio
SpringSim '09: Proceedings of the 2009 Spring Simulation MulticonferenceElectronics games, including video games and computer games, are an important part of American culture and entertainment. According to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) [1], about 65 percent of American families play video or computer games. ...
Game Jam Natives?: The Rise of the Game Jam Era in Game Development Cultures
ICGJ '21: Proceedings of the 6th Annual International Conference on Game Jams, Hackathons, and Game Creation EventsGame jams bring all kinds of creators together to make games from scratch in a relatively short time, often based on shared design constraints. The most influential game jam, Global Game Jam (GGJ) was established in 2009 as an annual event connecting ...
Experimental evaluation of BeadLoom game: how adding game elements to an educational tool improves motivation and learning
ITiCSE '11: Proceedings of the 16th annual joint conference on Innovation and technology in computer science educationThe Virtual Bead Loom (VBL) is a Culturally Situated Design Tool that successfully teaches students middle school math concepts while they learn about and create their own Native American bead artifacts. We developed BeadLoom Game to augment VBL with ...
Comments