Learning Game Design Characteristics through the study of flow and the Elemental (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781979773355)

Two models Elemental Tetrad Model (Schell, 2008) and the Flow Model (Csikszentmihalyi, 2008) are used to explore what makes these games engaging and the study concludes with observations on how to incorporate those elements into learning games. In my study, have used the mixed methods research method that will give a comprehensive outlook of my research the study examined what levels of elements from the Elemental Tetrad: Aesthetics, mechanics, story, and technology. (Schell, 2008) The Flow model has emotions that an individual reaches to achieve a certain level or motivation during an event. The emotions were anxiety, worry, relaxation, arousal, apathy, flow, and boredom. (Csikszentmihalyi, 2008). The elements and emotions are important when implementing learning game design in academic environments.

Author: Quiana D. Bradshaw
ISBN-10: 1979773351
ISBN-13: 9781979773355
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2017
Pages: 182
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.39d