Code Adventure: An Educational Game for Learning JAVA Programming

Authors

  • Thanakorn Uiphanit Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Satien Janpla Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Thatsanan Chutosri Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Pongpisid Liangyoo Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Natcha Wattanaprapa Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3667-7094
  • Pongsakorn Kingsuwankul Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Wannarat Bunchongkien Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Phachaya Chiewchan Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4717-0851
  • Aekkaphob Intarapoo Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Chunyarat Nititerapad Thammasat University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v17i22.42307

Keywords:

Educational game, JAVA programming, Learning programming

Abstract


The purpose of this project is to (1) develop an educational game for learning in a JAVA programming course for undergraduate students, (2) compare the learning achievements of educational games and lectures, and (3) assess learner game acceptance with learning through games. The sample used in this research were 50 first-year undergraduate students in the field of management information systems from the Department of Information Science, S University in Thailand. In game design and development, The researcher developed the game based on the concept of game flow elements, such as challenges, story, fun, beauty, and so on, in order to inspire learners to be engaged in learning through games. The tools used in the research were (1) educational game performance evaluation forms, (2) an educational game for learning JAVA programming concepts, (3) a learning achievement test, and (4) student satisfaction assessment forms. The research results showed that (1) the learning efficiency of the educational game was very good, (2) the academic achievement of learning by the educational game was higher than that of learning by lecture, and (3) the acceptance of learning with computer games by the students was excellent. Additionally, learning through games made it easier for students to absorb the subject and learn more effectively. It has been discovered that learning through games improves learning results for students.

Author Biographies

Thanakorn Uiphanit, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

 

 

Satien Janpla , Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

 

 

Thatsanan Chutosri , Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

 

 

Pongpisid Liangyoo , Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

 

 

Natcha Wattanaprapa , Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

 

 

Pongsakorn Kingsuwankul , Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

 

 

Wannarat Bunchongkien , Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

 

 

Phachaya Chiewchan , Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

 

 

Aekkaphob Intarapoo , Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

 

 

Chunyarat Nititerapad, Thammasat University

 

 

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Published

2023-11-27

How to Cite

Uiphanit, T., Janpla , S. ., Chutosri , T. ., Liangyoo , P. ., Wattanaprapa , N. ., Kingsuwankul , P. ., … Nititerapad, C. . (2023). Code Adventure: An Educational Game for Learning JAVA Programming . International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 17(22), pp. 26–37. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v17i22.42307

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 22 (2023)

Section

Papers

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Copyright (c) 2023 Thanakorn Uiphanit, Satien Janpla , Thatsanan Chutosri , Pongpisid Liangyoo , Natcha Wattanaprapa , Pongsakorn Kingsuwankul , Wannarat Bunchongkien , Phachaya Chiewchan , Aekkaphob Intarapoo , Chunyarat Nititerapad

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