Research Article

The Effect of Computer Game on Coding Learning: A Case Study of University Students

Number: 20 December 31, 2020
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The Effect of Computer Game on Coding Learning: A Case Study of University Students

Abstract

The rapid change of computer and internet technology such as IoT (Internet of Things) or cloud computing have a serious impact on human life. Knowing the coding language is one of the way to keep up with this rapid change in computer and internet technology. This is why coding is seen as the new equivalent of terms such as thinking and producing, as well as being as important as spoken languages in recent times. One of the most important advantages of having coding knowledge is the possibility of finding jobs in almost every business area. Because of these advantages, the importance of having coding knowledge is gradually increasing. For this purpose, coding education has been added to the curriculum and started to be taught in many countries. This study examines the contribution of coding in education using computer games to make coding education more popular and easier. The main argument for the analysis of this study was the unsuccessful results of university students in coding courses. This study was conducted on two different groups in computer laboratory. In the first group, coding lessons and assignments were given by using computer games. However, the second group completed their education using classical educational materials. This study was carried out during a school term (almost 12 weeks) and the participation of the students between two groups, results of the exams, attendance and their interest in coding were compared accordingly. The analyses conducted mid-term and end of term reflected significant differences between two groups. Additionally, same results showed an increase in coding among the students in the group who were given coding training using games , and this interest was reflected in their exam results. Finally, the success rate of coding education through computer game was higher than the previous coding education. Considering that computer games have disadvantages as well as advantages, all analyses determined that the effect on computer games on coding education was significant.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2020

Submission Date

March 12, 2020

Acceptance Date

October 25, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Number: 20

APA
Çağlar, E. (2020). The Effect of Computer Game on Coding Learning: A Case Study of University Students. Avrupa Bilim Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 20, 456-465. https://doi.org/10.31590/ejosat.702460

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