Active Gaming: Research to Application
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Active Gaming: Research to Application “Few things are impracticable in themselves; and it is for want of application, rather than of means, that men fail to succeed.” ~Francois de La Rochefoucauld Lisa Hansen, Ph.D. University of South Florida G4H, Boston, 2010
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Active Gaming:
Research to Application
“Few things are impracticable in themselves; and it is for want of
application, rather than of means, that men fail to succeed.”
~Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Lisa Hansen, Ph.D.University of South Florida
G4H, Boston, 2010
Active Gaming Defined• Exergaming: Screen based
– Video game concept– Virtual Sports, DDR, Gamercize, Virtual
Bikes
• Interactive Fitness: Non Screen based
– Martial Arts Simulators, HopSports
• Active Learning: Academic Focus– FootGaming, Gamercize Steppers,
Brain bike
Objectives
1. Research- Brief Description and Discussion
2. ApplicationApplying Results in Order to
Improve and/or Inform
3. Suggestions for Future A.G. Appropriateness
Research Web
Research to Application: Understanding not only the purpose of the proposed research and results but also the application that resulted from each project; “hopefully” resulting in multiple take home messages for you.
Research Web G4H 2010.doc
5th Grade Students’ Experiences
• Purpose: To explore and understand the experiences of 5th grade students’ experiences in physical education classes
• 8 Weeks (16, 30 min sessions)• Qualitative methods
– Fieldnotes, Journal Entries, Interviews• Researcher developed 8 week fitness
unit
Results
Persistence to Game (P2G)7 Elements Support P2G:
1. Fun
2. Opportunities for choice
3. Peer interaction
4. Peer and independent learning
5. Perpetual movement to be engaged
6. Reluctance to cease game play• 7. Video game play motivation
P2G and Flow Theory
Reflection• Previous Pilot Data and P2G…
– Children enjoy learning (3 domains) in PE– Limited PE available in schools– Brain research suggests PA can improves learning– Focus is on academics
*Bring Active Gaming to the Academic Classroom
Active Gaming in the Classroom
Active Learning
Purpose – To integrate physical activity and
health principals using active gaming in the academic classroom in order to understand potential wellness benefits.
– To explore the experiences of the teachers and students while participating in active learning activities.
– To incorporate interdisciplinary strategies
Team Project
• 3rd – 5th grades at a local elementary school worked together to accumulate steps using the FootGaming pads in order to complete a 10 week journey around Florida stopping at Four “healthy” locations.
• N= 57 children/ 6 Teachers• FootGaming = Active Learning Tool• Academic content = Playnormous Nutrition
Games
• Integration: Nutrition, Physical Education, Math, Geography
Methods• Mixed Methods
• FootGaming activity served as the “pedometer” for counting and accumulating steps
• Pre and Post assessment – nutrition content
• Journal entries from students and teachers
Results• Statistical Significant Difference
(Pre/Post scores; P<.0001)
• Large Effect Size (1.36)
• (Preliminary)Total Step count - 265,850– Rough avg. of 4,664 steps per student
(N=57)
What the Students Suggested
FootGaming:Should be a part of their
school day
Was Fun!
“Helped me ‘think’ better” after playing
Made me happy/feel good after playing
Is a fun way to learn nutrition and exercise the body
What the Teachers Suggested
• As a result of using Footgaming:– “Off Task” students benefited– Students were learning– Students were excited about the project– Students enjoyed FootGaming
Footgaming:– Took a short amount of time to get used
to but now it is easy to use and effective in the classroom
– Was a useful tool in their classroom; they will continue to use this activity
DISCUSSION
Crossover between Both Classrooms
• Children suggest A.G. is fun• Children enjoy being active• Children can learn in all 3 domains
– Learning while Moving• Children believe A.G. is Fun Learning• And…
Active Gaming “can” be an appropriate tool used in School
“A good idea is about 10 percent and implementation and hard work and luck is 90 percent.”
Guy Kawasaki
Current: Active Learning
• Active Learning Tool– Gamercize Steppers
connected to classroom computers
• Academic Content– Science (Space)– Online Game
Methods• >60 3rd-5th Graders
– >30 Control Group (Not Active)– >30 Experimental Group (Active)
• Pre/Post Assessment (Recall/Retention)
• HR Monitors to Assess Physical Activity Levels
• Qualitative Survey at Completion of Study to understand
Research Web G4H 2010.doc
What Comes to Your Mind?
Reflection on Data• The “Implementer” has an Effect
on the “Participant”; Sometimes a Significant Effect.– Observations, Fieldnotes, and
Research Data– Personal journaling/reflection– Personal discussions
• Practitioners, Colleagues, Students, Manufacturers
Demonstrated “concerns”…
Critical Reflection: What we Know…
• Appropriate implementation is essential to achieve successful outcomes including sustainability of the user.– Regardless of the location…
• A.G. should be a “Tool” in School– National Standards/Benchmarks and
Objectives– What “Tools” are available to reach these
Obj.
Inappropriate Use of A.G.• Overused for “free play”• Maximizing Participation is not evident• Replaces the teacher• Limited or inappropriate assessment(?)• Inappropriate introduction of A.G. to
students• Missing the “techy” on campus
Why are Inappropriate Practices Common?
• Lack of quality teachers?• Misunderstanding of how to use
A.G? • Lack of Knowledge or Education?
*Is Implementing Active Gaming harder then perceived?
PETE Research• How are PETE profession implementing
A.G. in their programs?• Survey Monkey (85/300 responded)• 92% Aware of A.G. in Physical Education• 78% Do not Implement A.G. in PETE
program
Reflection…
• If our Teacher’s (practitioners) are not Prepared, how can we expect them to Implement A.G. Correctly?
• Application: Ask the PETE Students…
PETE Research
• Implementing Active Gaming in PETE ID&C course
• 29 Physical Education majors• Purpose:
– To understand how Pre Interns experience A.G. in physical education.
– To learn if implementing A.G. in an ID&C course is effective
Meaningful ResultQ: “Was it difficult to create fitness
lesson plans using AG as the tool?” Please discuss your answer
A: Unanimous (N=29): Discomfort or difficulty in planning lessons with AG.– Just not sure I “get it” or “understand” how to
do it.– “It’s a game so the kids just learn from the
game – so just give feedback, right”
Process to Understanding
Q: “What do/would you need to better assist you with Implementing A.G. in your classroom?”
A: “Lesson plan suggestions, Ideas, examples, etc…”
Research Application
Workbook with Implementation information (Lesson Plans, rotation ideas, examples etc.) to guide and assistance teachers and practioners alike.
Take Home Messages…
Active Gaming can clearly be a beneficial tool for Fun, Active, Healthy Learning in Both classrooms.
We Must Understand not only the Importance but the Necessity of Proper Training for Appropriate Implementation.
“If it needs to be amended to strengthen the implementation of the environmental issues then it will have to be amended.”
~ Romulo Neri
Take Home Messages…
Research with a Purpose. Applying the results is necessary and essential.
“Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.”
~Jim Rohn
Thank You
Lisa Hansen, Ph.D.
University of South Florida
