Using educational computer games and simulations for post-16 learning

This research is being undertaken by Birkbeck, University of London and the Learning and Skills Research Centre

Thank you for taking part in this survey which is designed to identify the use of educational computer games and simulations for post-16 learners. The information that you give will be treated as confidential and will only be used for the purposes of this research.

Please select where appropriate and add any comments in the space provided.
 

Section 1. About you

1.1.  My name is...
 
 
1.2.  My age is...
 
 
1.3.  My school or college or place of study is called...
 
 

Section 2. About educational computer games and simulations that you are using

2.1.  Which particular educational game or simulation are you currently using at school or college or home?
 
 Type your choice here  Any comments
Check here
Skillswise
Krucible
Key Skills Trainer
Other. Please specify
 

Section 3. How are you using educational computer games and simulations

3.1.  What do you like the most about using educational games and simulations?
 
 
3.2.  What do you like least about using educational games and simulations?
 
 
3.3.  How often do you use educational games and simulations?
 
 
3.4.  When you use educational games or simulations how much of class/study time do you spend using the game or simulation?
 
 
3.5.  When you use educational games or simulations where are you located?
 
 
3.6.  When you are using educational games or simulations are you:
 
 
3.7.  If you could change anything about the educational game or simulation what would it be?
 
 

Section 4. What do you think about using educational games and simulations

4.1.  Do you agree or disagree with the following statements
 
 Type your choice here  Any information, explanation or comments
AgreeDisagree
Learning with educational games and simulations is more fun
Educational games and simulations help me to understand difficult ideas
Educational games and simulations make me feel more confident
Educational games and simulations help to keep my attention
 
4.2.  Do you have any other comments, if so make them in this box.
 
 

Section 5. Other educational games and simulations that you are using

5.1.  Name any other particular educational computer game or simulation that you are using at home/school/college and please specify the subject area of the game or simulation (e.g.: physics)
 
 Name of game or simulation Subject area, e.g.: physics
Game or simulation 1
Game or simulation 2
Game or simulation 3
Game or simulation 4
 

Section 6. Your contact details

Thank you very much for completing the survey. If you would like to participate in a follow-up interview please complete the following section. Note only a small sample of the group will be interviewed.

6.1.  Would you like to be contacted for a follow up interview with the researcher?
 
 
6.2.  If you would like to be contacted by email or telephone for a follow up interview, please provide your contact details (which will only be used for research purposes).
 
My email address is...:
My phone number is...:
 
Thank you very much for your participation in this research.
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