Combining virtual learning stations with gamification and its impact on developing positive thinking in history among secondary school students

This study investigated the impact of integrating virtual learning stations with gamification elements on fostering positive thinking skills in history education among secondary school students. A quantitative experimental design with a posttest between the experimental and control groups was employ...

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Main Authors: doaa darwesh, samya fayed
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Language:English
Published: Tanta University, Faculty of Education 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Instructional Technology and Educational Studies
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description This study investigated the impact of integrating virtual learning stations with gamification elements on fostering positive thinking skills in history education among secondary school students. A quantitative experimental design with a posttest between the experimental and control groups was employed. The experimental group (n= 30) received the intervention, which combined interactive virtual stations and gamified activities over one semester, while the control group (n= 30) received traditional instruction. Findings revealed a statistically significant difference in total positive thinking skills between the experimental and control groups, with a large effect size favoring the experimental group. Additionally, the experimental group outperformed the control group in all individual positive thinking skills, including problem-solving, self-leadership of thinking, cognitive openness, positive expectation/optimism, and accepting differences with others. The integration of virtual learning stations and gamification elements created an engaging, personalized, and multisensory learning environment that fostered positive attitudes, motivation, and essential cognitive, affective, and social-emotional competencies. This study contributes to the literature on innovative pedagogies and highlights the potential of blending technology-enhanced environments with gamification principles to cultivate positive thinking skills and empower students as lifelong learners.
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spelling doaj-art-d15d7a433c3c4256b72a37bc785b537b2025-08-20T02:50:30ZengTanta University, Faculty of EducationInternational Journal of Instructional Technology and Educational Studies2682-39182682-39262024-12-015411310.21608/ihites.2024.287331.1185406089Combining virtual learning stations with gamification and its impact on developing positive thinking in history among secondary school studentsdoaa darwesh0samya fayed1PhD Curricula & Teaching Methods, Faculty of Education ,Tanta University ,EgyptProfessor of Curricula and methods, Faculty of Education, Tanta University, EgyptThis study investigated the impact of integrating virtual learning stations with gamification elements on fostering positive thinking skills in history education among secondary school students. A quantitative experimental design with a posttest between the experimental and control groups was employed. The experimental group (n= 30) received the intervention, which combined interactive virtual stations and gamified activities over one semester, while the control group (n= 30) received traditional instruction. Findings revealed a statistically significant difference in total positive thinking skills between the experimental and control groups, with a large effect size favoring the experimental group. Additionally, the experimental group outperformed the control group in all individual positive thinking skills, including problem-solving, self-leadership of thinking, cognitive openness, positive expectation/optimism, and accepting differences with others. The integration of virtual learning stations and gamification elements created an engaging, personalized, and multisensory learning environment that fostered positive attitudes, motivation, and essential cognitive, affective, and social-emotional competencies. This study contributes to the literature on innovative pedagogies and highlights the potential of blending technology-enhanced environments with gamification principles to cultivate positive thinking skills and empower students as lifelong learners.https://ijites.journals.ekb.eg/article_406089_73c4c49ede2eecf161c2c3a78a5b8650.pdfvirtual learning stationsgamificationpositive thinking skillshistory educationsecondary school students
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Combining virtual learning stations with gamification and its impact on developing positive thinking in history among secondary school students
International Journal of Instructional Technology and Educational Studies
virtual learning stations
gamification
positive thinking skills
history education
secondary school students
title Combining virtual learning stations with gamification and its impact on developing positive thinking in history among secondary school students
title_full Combining virtual learning stations with gamification and its impact on developing positive thinking in history among secondary school students
title_fullStr Combining virtual learning stations with gamification and its impact on developing positive thinking in history among secondary school students
title_full_unstemmed Combining virtual learning stations with gamification and its impact on developing positive thinking in history among secondary school students
title_short Combining virtual learning stations with gamification and its impact on developing positive thinking in history among secondary school students
title_sort combining virtual learning stations with gamification and its impact on developing positive thinking in history among secondary school students
topic virtual learning stations
gamification
positive thinking skills
history education
secondary school students
url https://ijites.journals.ekb.eg/article_406089_73c4c49ede2eecf161c2c3a78a5b8650.pdf
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