The European Conference on Games Based Learning was established 16 years ago. It has been held in Austria, Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Greece, Norway and France to mention only some of the countries that have hosted it. ECGBL is generally attended by participants from more than 40 countries and …

Learner metacognition is one of the most influential factors that positively affects learning. Previous work shows that game-based learning can contribute to supporting and developing metacognitive knowledge and skills of learners. While there are many specific examples of such games, it remains unclear …

Digitale transformatie is een maatschappelijke opdracht voor de Hanzehogeschool Groningen. Niet alleen in het kader van de bedrijfsvoering maar ook binnen het onderwijs en onderzoek. Doordat digitale transformatie impact heeft op de beroepen waarvoor de Hanze opleidt en daarmee op de vaardigheden die …

Digital support during self-regulated learning can improve metacognitive knowledge and skills in learners. Previous research has predominantly focused on embedding metacognitive support in domain-specific content. In this study, we examine a detached approach where digital metacognitive support is offered …

Een app om een taal te leren of eentje waarmee je je geheugen traint door ingewikkelde puzzels op te lossen. Games spelen we allang niet alleen meer voor de lol, maar zetten we volop in om iets te leren. Zo trainen chirurgen hun fijne motoriek door speciale serious games te spelen en helpen weer andere …

Game-based learning (GBL) is an interactive form of training in which instructional elements are combined with motivational elements within one GBL-environment. Under the right circumstances, GBL can contribute to both learning and motivation. It is, however, unclear which elements in the design of GBL-environments …

Game-based learning can motivate learners and help them to acquire new knowledge in an active way. However, it is not always clear for learners how to learn effectively and efficiently within game-based learning environments. As metacognition comprises the knowledge and skills that learners employ to …

A key concept within 21st-century skills is knowing how to acquire new knowledge and skills. Metacognition is the knowledge a person has of their own learning combined with the skills to apply that knowledge to enable more efficient and effective learning. Game-based learning can stimulate motivation …