Module 1 Quiz

What is the main focus of the study discussed in the text?

• The use of video games in teaching high school history

• The role of textbooks in modern education

• The impact of social media on student learning

• The effectiveness of traditional teaching methods

Which video game was used in the sophomore high school history class?

• Making History

• Europa Universalis II

• Civilization III

• The Sims 2

What subject was taught using the video game in the study?

• World War I

• The American Revolution

• World War II

• The Cold War

What was one of the main results of using the video game in the classroom?

• Decreased student engagement

• Increased teacher-centered learning

• Shift to a student-centered environment

• Lower test scores

What percentage of teachers surveyed by Williamson (2009) had already used computer games in their teaching?

• 50%

• 65%

• 35%

• 11%

Which organization called for more federal funding for educational video games?

• International Society for Technology in Education

• American Federation of Teachers

• National Education Association

• Federation of American Scientists

What was a common barrier to using games in the classroom identified by teachers?

• Lack of student interest

• Overabundance of educational games

• High cost of computer hardware and software licensing

• Too much free time

What did the study by Tüzün et al. (2009) find about the use of a 3-D gaming environment?

• No significant learning gains

• Statistically significant learning gains

• Decrease in student motivation

• No change in teaching methods

What role did the teacher transition to when using games in the classroom?

• Lecturer

• Guide or manager

• Observer

• Disciplinarian

What did Egenfeldt-Nielsen (2005) conclude about the use of games in classrooms?

• Games should replace traditional teaching methods

• Games need to be directed by specific educational goals and guidance

• Games are not useful in education

• Games should be used without any teacher intervention