Health Website's Games and Features Evaluation by Middle Schoolers

Karen Chapman-Novakofski, Henna Muzaffar, Darla Castelli and Jane Scherer
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Karen Chapman-Novakofski: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
Henna Muzaffar: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA
Darla Castelli: University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA
Jane Scherer: University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), 2016, vol. 11, issue 3, 17-27

Abstract: Health information on the Internet is popular for both adults and adolescents. Providing this information in an enjoyable manner during school may provide an alternative to teacher-led education. However, there are advantages and disadvantages of ‘edutainment'. The objective of this study was to explore these advantages and disadvantages of a health-related website which incorporated games and interactive features from the adolescents' perspective. Most features received favorable evaluations, with the exception of one in particular using an interactive map. Social interaction with ratings and scores were seen as too competitive by some.

Date: 2016
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