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Problem-solving In Games

Problem-Solving in Games is a cognitive construct within game-based learning that refers to the systematic process by which learners identify tactical challenges, generate and evaluate strategic options, and implement adaptive decisions to achieve game-specific objectives.

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815

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357

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2017–2026

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323

Games with a Purpose

L. von Ahn · Computer · 2006 · 966 citations

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An Iterative Method of Solving a Game

Julia Robinson · Annals of Mathematics · 1951 · 876 citations · Full text

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Learning by Design: Good Video Games as Learning Machines

James Paul Gee · E-Learning and Digital Media · 2005 · 825 citations

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The use of computer games as an educational tool: identification of appropriate game types and game elements

Alan Amory, Kevin Naicker, Jacky Vincent et al. · British Journal of Educational Technology · 1999 · 448 citations

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An online game approach for improving students’ learning performance in web-based problem-solving activities

Gwo‐Jen Hwang, Po‐Han Wu, Chi‐Chang Chen · Computers & Education · 2012 · 337 citations

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Authors

815

  1. KK
    Kristian Kiili

    4 publications · 502 citations

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  2. ZP
    Zoran Popović

    University of Washington, United States

    3 publications · 194 citations

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  3. HH
    Huei‐Tse Hou

    National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

    3 publications · 208 citations

    3

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  4. VJ
    Valerie J. Shute

    Florida State University, United States

    3 publications · 359 citations

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  5. FG
    Fernand Gobet

    Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

    3 publications · 248 citations

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Institutions

357

  1. Carnegie Mellon University

    Pittsburgh, United States

    8 h-index

    13 publications

    2.1K citations

  2. National University of Tainan

    Tainan City, Taiwan

    7 h-index

    11 publications

    768 citations

  3. Florida State University

    Tallahassee, United States

    6 h-index

    12 publications

    1.4K citations

  4. National Taiwan Normal University

    Taipei, Taiwan

    6 h-index

    11 publications

    1.5K citations

  5. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

    Hsinchu, Taiwan

    5 h-index

    8 publications

    372 citations

  6. Utrecht University

    Utrecht, The Netherlands

    5 h-index

    12 publications

    345 citations

  7. Pennsylvania State University

    State College, United States

    5 h-index

    6 publications

    243 citations

  8. National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

    Taipei, Taiwan

    5 h-index

    7 publications

    1.1K citations

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Venues

  1. Computers & Education

    20 publications · 2.8K citations

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  2. Computers in Human Behavior

    8 publications · 854 citations

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  3. British Journal of Educational Technology

    BJET · 5 publications · 832 citations

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  4. Educational Technology Research and Development

    ETRD · 5 publications · 488 citations

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  5. Cognitive Science

    5 publications · 230 citations

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