Flow Experience Scale Development Study in Educational Games

Abstract

The success of a game is measured by the flow experience it offers. The flow experience is related to the individual's loss of self and time perception by focusing on the process. In addition, flow is associated with understanding, evaluating and defining entertainment. In the case of educational games, there is a positive correlation between flow and learning. For this reason, in the evaluation phase of game-based learning activities, flow experience scales can be included in addition to knowledge tests. However, there are some limitations to the existing flow experience scales. For example, the existing scale items may be difficult to understand, especially for the younger age group. Considering this situation, it was aimed to develop a scale with understandable items for participants from the younger age group within the scope of the research. It will be possible to support the development of the literature through the research in which this developed scale is included. In addition, in light of the results of the research in which this scale is included, suggestions for effective educational game design can be presented to both educational game designers and teachers.

Keywords

• Educational game
• Flow experience
• Game based learning
• Digital game based learning

Eğitsel Oyunlarda Akış Deneyimi Ölçeği Geliştirme Çalışması

Abstract

Bir oyunun başarısı, sunduğu akış deneyimi ile ölçülmektedir. Akış deneyimi ise bireyin sürece odaklanarak benlik ve zaman algısını kaybetmesi ile ilgilidir. Bununla beraber akış, eğlenceyi anlamak, değerlendirmek ve tanımlamak ile ilişkilendirilmektedir. Eğitsel oyunlar özelinde ise akış ile öğrenme arasında pozitif bir korelasyon bulunmaktadır. Bu nedenle oyun temelli öğrenme etkinliklerinin değerlendirme aşamasında bilgi testlerinin yanı sıra akış deneyimi ölçeklerine de yer verilebilmektedir. Ancak mevcut akış deneyimi ölçeklerine ait bazı sınırlılıklar bulunmaktadır. Örneğin, mevcut ölçek maddelerinin özellikle küçük yaş grubu için anlaşılması güç olabilmektedir. Bu durum göz önünde bulundurularak araştırma kapsamında küçük yaş grubundan katılımcılar için de anlaşılır maddelere sahip bir ölçek geliştirilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Geliştirilen bu ölçeğin yer aldığı araştırmalar aracılığıyla alanyazının gelişimini desteklenebilecektir. Ayrıca bu ölçeğin yer aldığı araştırmalara ait sonuçla ışığında hem eğitsel oyun tasarımcılarına hem de öğretmenlere etkili eğitsel oyun tasarımına yönelik öneriler sunulabilecektir.

Keywords

• Eğitsel oyun
• Akış deneyimi
• Oyun temelli öğrenme
• Dijital oyun temelli öğrenme

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