Integrating Didactic Games in Higher Education: Benefits and Challenges

Integrating Didactic Games in Higher Education: Benefits and Challenges

Integrating Didactic Games in Higher Education: Benefits and Challenges

By Attila Korei, Szilvia Szilagyi and Zsuzsanna Torok

Abstract

“In our paper, we study the reasons for the introduction of didactic games and the way of their application in higher education, especially in teaching mathematics. After describing the main characteristics and needs of Generation Z students, we outline the advantages and drawbacks of gamification and game-based learning, followed by some new aspects to their classification. The idea of device-based grouping arose because the most commonly used methods require IC tools. Gen Zs naturally accept gamified learning materials available on digital and mobile platforms, but we must not forget about traditional games either. In higher education, especially in the case of small-group teaching there should also be room for traditional, specialized didactic games, of which we focus on the benefits of card games.”

Reference

Körei, A., Szilágyi, S., &; Török, Z. (2021). Integrating didactic games in higher education: Benefits and challenges. Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science, 19(1), 1-15. doi:10.5485/tmcs.2021.0517 https://www.proquest.com/openview/fb72d58e67eb96c48d4eb08a437137e0/1

Keyword

Gamification, didactic game, game-based learning, teaching methodology, card games, research