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Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Impact of Game-based Learning on Sustainability Education for Next Generations: a Case Study Analysis

Joanna Wójcik , Joanna Świętoniowska , Jacek Jakieła

Language: EN | Published: 12-11-2025 | Abstract | pp. 1-25

Higher education institutions face increasing pressure to equip students with the competencies needed to address complex sustainability challenges. Game-based learning (GBL) offers a promising approach to engaging students and fostering the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for sustainable development. This study examines the potential of the SEED simulation game, designed using the Octalysis Framework, to improve sustainability education. A mixed-methods study was conducted with 45 university students who participated in the SEED game and completed a post-game evaluation questionnaire. Quantitative analyses included descriptive statistics, correlations, and principal component analysis of motivational factors. Qualitative feedback was also analysed thematically. The results indicate that the SEED game fostered moderate to high levels of student engagement, motivation, and perceived sustainability knowledge gains. Development & Accomplishment and Social Influence & Relatedness emerged as the most effective motivational drivers. A strong positive correlation was found between engagement and motivation. Students particularly valued the game’s realism, personalization, and opportunities for social interaction. The findings underscore the value of integrating well-designed simulation games into sustainability education, especially for new generations who have specific learning preferences. They also highlight key considerations for future game design and educational practice, including the importance of transparent feedback mechanisms and addressing diverse learner expectations. This study contributes to ongoing efforts to leverage gamification to support transformative learning for sustainable development, highlighting benefits for students in terms of engagement and motivation, and for teachers who gain an innovative tool to explain complex sustainability issues. These findings are in line with similar experiences reported at European universities.

2025-11-12



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Measuring Student Involvement When Taking Tests in E-learning Courses

Krzysztof Dziedzic

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-17

The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has significantly affected the education process of young people in primary, secondary, and tertiary education, as well as those who improve their competences through various courses and trainings. The practically incessant lockdown in education has resulted in a situation in which distance learning, which most often plays a supplementary role, now constitutes the basic form of education. This situation has forced the selection and adaptation of the available e-learning tools to the types of classes and levels of education. Despite great progress in the development of e-learning technologies, constant stimulation and maintenance of students’ interest in the content presented and monitoring their activity still pose a problem, which also concerns the education of computer science students in issues related to computer graphics. Currently, the preferred model of distance learning is based on various technologies and IT tools that enable the implementation of synchronous and asynchronous work. Prompt
acquisition of data on students’ activity allows trainers to adjust the form and content of the presented material to their expectations. It also makes it possible to identify issues that pose great difficulties to students. This paper discusses modern solutions and trends in designing e-learning courses based on the new interactive e-learning platform Quizer. The aim of the research is to determine the course effectiveness using the user activity-monitoring module designed and implemented for the Quizer e-learning platform. The correctness of the answers correlates with the number of attempts to answer it (−0.65). The time devoted to a given question was usually high for questions with low correctness of answers.

2021-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Factors Enhancing Students’ Views on Artificial Intelligence

Małgorzata Przybyła-Kasperek , Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska , Piet Kommers

Language: EN | Published: 30-10-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-42

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now one of the most important and contemporary directions of development of science in an interdisciplinary context. The EU’s approach to artificial intelligence centres on excellence and trust, aiming to boost research and industrial capacity while ensuring safety and fundamental rights (A European approach to artificial intelligence). Strengthening the fostering excellence in AI will strengthen Europe’s potential to compete globally. Simultaneously not yet solved are a lot of challenges and issues. The problem raised in the article is to explore and analyse computer science and education students’ attitude to educational, social, and ethical aspects of AI implementation. The purpose is to discover and analyse computer science students and pedagogical attitude towards education, social-, and ethical aspects of AI implementation. Students of two faculties of the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland, were asked to respond to a survey. They were mainly students of two specializations – Computer Science and Pedagogy. As many as 103 students have been surveyed. The Kruskal-Wallis tests were used for verification. The main issues studied were the students’ level of competence in AI, their awareness of AI applications in various areas of life and economy, and the importance of the AI field. The study also included the level of confidence towards AI and the level of anxiety towards AI. Various types of dependencies and connections between these aspects were investigated. The hypotheses were mostly confirmed. Finally, the article presents the discussion and main conclusions.

2023-10-30



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Implementation of Robotics as a Modern Trend in STEM Education

Nataliia Morze , Oksana Strutynska , Mariia Umryk

Language: PL | Published: 01-02-2018 | Abstract | pp. 11-32

The paper is devoted to the issues of implementation of STEM education in the learning process of educational institutions. The authors analyse the development of STEM education in Ukraine, determine the level of readiness of educators for understanding the principles of STEM education, and substantiate the need for the introduction of robotics into the educational process as a modern and important trend in STEM education. The concept of educational robotics is analysed. This makes it possible to identify the technical inclinations of students (at an early stage) and development of these inclinations, as well as formation of STEM competency in general. The study focuses on the interdisciplinary aspect of STEM education, in particular on the implementation of interdisciplinary links between STEM subjects and robotics in the conduction process of research and training projects. The authors provide examples of the implementation of robotics in the educational process based on the use of a project method. The article also includes a description of the project for the creation of the Juno Rover robot based on the Arduino robotic platform in university education and two examples of the robotics projects in school education (one of them is implemented on an open platform with freely distributed materials for creating and using 3D printed robots).

2018-02-01



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Teaching in the Subject “Systems Interconnection” at Extremadura University

Juan Arias Masa , Rafael Martín Espada , Juan Arias Abelaria

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-22

This work describes the teaching that is used in the subject of "Systems Interconnection" that is taught in the Higher Telecommunications Engineering of the University of Extremadura. Each of the sections that make up the subject are detailed, both the competences that the students will have as soon as they pass the subject, as well as the theoretical and practical contents taught therein. In addition, a summary is made of the teaching methodology used, the learning results, and finally ends detailing the evaluation methodology  and above of all the academic results of the last courses, where an improvement in these results is observed, especially in the percentage of approved by reducing the sum of the percentages of unchanged and suspended.

 

2021-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Exploring the Educational Efficacy and Potential of 24-Hour Hackathon Programming Marathon – HackEmotion

Małgorzata Przybyła-Kasperek , Rafał Doroz , Agnieszka Lisowska , Grzegorz Machnik , Arkadiusz Nowakowski , Krzysztof Wróbel , Beata Zielosko

Language: EN | Published: 07-06-2024 | Abstract | pp. 1-26

This paper addresses the issue of modern didactics and student motivation for self-learning as well as tackling significant practical challenges. In technical and STEAM education, achieving high levels of motivation is particularly important, as students often become overwhelmed by the vast amount of information and opportunities which lead to diminished interest. At the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Silesia in Katowice, a Hackathon – a 24-hour programming marathon – was organized to enhance student engagement. During this event, students confronted a critical problem in modern societye: emotion recognition. The goal was to develop solutions and help for fostering emotion recognition skills in young people with real-world implementation potential. Additionally, students tested their abilities under time pressure, honed their group work competencies, and faced real-time problem-solving scenarios. This paper presents an evaluation of the event’s impact and analyzes the results of a post-event survey, providing feedback to improve the quality of future Hackathons. The main research questions we posed during the research were: RQ1: At what level of quality was the Hackathon event organized? Whether students were well informed and felt cared for during this event? RQ2: What aspects and properties motivate students most to take part in events organized at the university like Hackathon? RQ3: What competencies, knowledge and skills were developed by participants in the Hackathon? RQ4: Do students consider issues related to recognizing emotions important and the created applications possible to use in practice? In this paper, we answer these questions using statistical analysis as well as simple machine learning models.   

2024-06-07



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

The Methodology of Using Augmented Reality Technology in the Training of Future Computer Science Teachers

Nadiia Balyk , Inna Grod , Yaroslav Vasylenko , Galyna Shmyger , Vasyl Oleksiuk

Language: EN | Published: 29-06-2021 | Abstract | pp. 1-20

The paper describes the concept of augmented reality. Based on literature analysis, the authors claim that augmented reality technology enriches human experiences with digital data. The introduction of augmented reality applications and services provides an opportunity to increase the realism of research, while also offering an enhanced emotional and cognitive experience. Therefore, it can be an effective tool for the organization of learning in schools, colleges and universities.
Augmented reality technologies can be interesting as an object of study as well. To do this, scientists need to design, develop and test appropriate methodologies.
This paper explores one of the components of such techniques. The authors analysed several platforms for creating augmented reality applications. Unity, Vuforia and 3d-Studio were chosen for the purpose of analysis. Using them, the authors developed a fragment of the content of education. It contains instructions
for creating an augmented reality application. The paper contains the author’s account of the process of training future teachers of computer science at Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University (Ukraine). Based on the conducted study, the authors claim that students showed considerable interest in augmented reality technologies and the content of their training.

2021-06-29



Journal: International Journal of Research in E-learning

Adaptation of the E-Learning Exercise Creator to the Needs of People with Disabilities with Impaired Access to Education

Krzysztof Dziedzic , Marcin Barszcz , Tomasz Wiśniewski

Language: EN | Published: 29-12-2023 | Abstract | pp. 1-25

This article focuses on the implementation of the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.1 guidelines into e-learning courses. The Quizer e-learning platform, which enables the creation of interactive multimedia courses, hasnprovided the basis for the introduction of the WCAG component. The platform includes two basic tools: an exercise creator and an exercise presenter. Once the Quizer Platform Exercise Wizard was analysed, a component was conceptualised and implemented to create e-learning courses compliant with WCAG guidelines and dedicated to people with disabilities. The technology for the implementation of this component was also presented. The function and validity of navigation through the courses using the keyboard and the use of screen readers were discussed as well. The research on the correctness of the WCAG standard implementation into e-learning courses was conducted with the use of designed cyber security quizzes. The final results of quizzes prepared according to WCAG guidelines and without WCAG were also compared. The research involved students majoring in computer science at Lublin University of Technology. Its results indicate the validity of using the WCAG guidelines in the design of educational content for students with disabilities and equalizing their educational opportunities. 

2023-12-29