The Effects of E-learning Courseware using Game-Based Instruction on Information Technology III Subject for 9 th Grade Students

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to develop and examine efficiency of e-learning courseware using game-based instruction, to compare learning achievement in Information Technology III subject among the students using the courseware and those using conventional instruction and to investigate attitudes toward e-learning courseware using game-based instruction in Information Technology III subject of the students. The sample of the study comprised 9th grade students enrolling Information Technology III subject in the academic year 2/2014 with 3 class, selected by Cluster Random Sampling method. The research instruments included an e-learning courseware using game-based instruction, a quality evaluation form, a learning achievement test and an attitude examination questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using arithmetic mean, standard deviation and t-test for independent sample.

The results showed that 1) the content quality of E-learning courseware using game-based instruction in Information Technology III subject for 9th grade students was at an excellent level ( = 4.62), the media production quality was at a high level ( = 4.36) and the courseware efficiency E₁/E₂ were 80.5/82.07. 2) Learning achievement of students using e-learning courseware using game-based instruction in Information Technology III subject was significantly higher (0.05) than the students using conventional method. 3) General attitudes toward game-based E-leaning courseware of the students were at a high level ( = 4.15).