Experiential Gaming Model
Overview
The experiential gaming model is a learning approach that integrates experiential learning theory, flow theory and game design. The focus is understanding how the factors contributing to a flow state can be used in educational games to maximise its impact. The model emphasises the importance of providing players with immediate feedback and clear goals and challenges that match their skill level.
Stages of Computer-mediated flow states
In computer-mediated flow studies the following stages related to flow are distinguished into three phases. However, which factors referring to flow belong in each stage is debated
- Flow antecedent - Focused attention [1] , a clear set of goals, immediate and appropriate feedback [2], potential control [3] , a perception of challenges that match the person’s skills [4], playfulness [5] speed and ease of use [6]
Evidence
Examples
Critique and Design Implications
Challenges
References
- ↑ Chen, H., Wigand, R., & Nilan, M. S. (1999). Optimal experience of web activities. Computers in Human Behavior, 15,585 – 608
- ↑ Chen, H., Wigand, R., & Nilan, M. S. (1999). Optimal experience of web activities. Computers in Human Behavior, 15, 585 – 608
- ↑ Finneran, C. M., & Zhang, P. (2003). A person-artefact-task (PAT) model of flow antecedents in computer-mediated environments. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 59, 475 – 496
- ↑ Chen, H., Wigand, R., & Nilan, M. S. (1999). Optimal experience of web activities. Computers in Human Behavior, 15, 585 – 608
- ↑ Webster, J., Trevino, L. K., & Ryan, L. (1993). The dimensionality and correlates of flow in human-computer interaction. Computers in Human Behavior, 9, 411 – 426.
- ↑ Skadberg, Y. X., & Kimmel, J. R. (2004). Visitors’ flow experience while browsing a web site: its measurement, contributing factors, and consequences. Computers in Human Behavior, 20, 403 – 422.