A Computer-based Educational Adventure Challenging Children to Interact with the Natural Environment Through Physical Exploration and Experimentation

Uwe Terton, Ian White

2014

Abstract

The researchers’ paper discusses the development of a computer-based educational game which challenges children to interact with the natural environment through physical exploration and experimentation. The researchers’ project seeks to counteract the negative behaviours associated with excessive computer game play amongst children 8 to 12 years old. By leveraging the positive learning outcomes that can be achieved through computer gaming and combining these with outdoor learning strategies, Jumping the Fence encourages children to take responsibility for surveying and caring for a local ecosystem. The game requires children to reflect critically on their computer use, become more physically active, gain social skills and develop an affinity towards nature. Educators are able to adapt the game to their school's own curriculum and thereby provide an alternative learning strategy that encourages physical and social engagement.

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Terton U. and White I. (2014). A Computer-based Educational Adventure Challenging Children to Interact with the Natural Environment Through Physical Exploration and Experimentation . In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 3: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-022-2, pages 93-98. DOI: 10.5220/0004954300930098


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@conference{csedu14,
author={Uwe Terton and Ian White},
title={A Computer-based Educational Adventure Challenging Children to Interact with the Natural Environment Through Physical Exploration and Experimentation},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 3: CSEDU,},
year={2014},
pages={93-98},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0004954300930098},
isbn={978-989-758-022-2},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 3: CSEDU,
TI - A Computer-based Educational Adventure Challenging Children to Interact with the Natural Environment Through Physical Exploration and Experimentation
SN - 978-989-758-022-2
AU - Terton U.
AU - White I.
PY - 2014
SP - 93
EP - 98
DO - 10.5220/0004954300930098