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ETEC 523 - Assignment 2
Purpose
Purpose
This site explores how mobile games can be used not only for entertainment but also as tools for learning and assessment. Here, you will find:
An overview of mobile gaming and its role in education
Examples of popular game-based assessment platforms like Kahoot, Quizizz, and Blooket
Insights into the opportunities and challenges of educational mobile games
Research and resources on game design, learning outcomes, and future trends
Our goal is to evaluate popular educational mobile games and how they shape learning and assessment, and what this means for learners, educators, and research.
What is
Mobile Gaming?
What is
Mobile Gaming?
Mobile gaming refers to playing video games on smartphones or tablets. As Syvertsen et al. (2022) note, it involves “diverse forms of gaming that become more accessible as mobile devices proliferate.” Because devices are portable, powerful, and always connected, gaming is now widespread and differs from traditional platforms in context, frequency, and design.
Research shows that mobile gaming can have both positive and negative effects. It can boost motivation, relaxation, and informal learning, but it also raises risks of overuse and distraction (Li, 2022).
Educational mobile games, when well designed, can improve outcomes in math, reading, writing, and language learning. They encourage repeated practice, instant feedback, and higher engagement, sometimes surpassing traditional teaching methods (Wang et al., 2022). However, factors such as learner motivation, age, and game design (challenge level, accessibility) shape success (Umamah, 2023).
Mobile Gaming
and Assessment
Mobile Gaming
and Assessment
Game-based assessment platforms are widely used in classrooms. They turn testing into an interactive experience that emphasizes feedback, competition, and engagement. Research shows students often find these tools less stressful than traditional tests, while teachers benefit from faster feedback and flexible test design (Swacha & Kulpa, 2025; Wilkinson et al., 2020).
Still, challenges remain. Some games emphasize recall over deeper learning, rely on multiple-choice formats, or provide limited feedback (Mimouni, 2022). For educational impact to last, game design must balance motivation, accessibility, and meaningful formative assessment.
Mobile Gaming Advancement Timeline
Mobile Gaming Advancement Timeline
Check out this timeline that highlights not only the technical milestones in mobile gaming, but it also traces how these games have matured into powerful tools for learning. From early mobile devices to sophisticated simulations, we can see how mobile games evolved to include features like adaptive feedback, storytelling, and assessment. Alongside that, the timeline marks the growing use of games in educational settings with early attempts at gamified quizzes, language-learning apps, virtual labs, and serious games designed for curriculum support. In other words, it shows am evolutikon in gaming technology and how educators and developers repurpose technology to enrich teaching and learning.
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