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Using a Pokémon Go Style Game in Introductory Computer Science Courses

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Conference

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Location

Vancouver

Publication Date

May 12, 2022

Start Date

May 12, 2022

End Date

May 14, 2022

Conference Session

Innovation In Teaching - I

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Conference Submission

Page Count

10

DOI

10.18260/1-2--44756

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https://strategy.asee.org/44756

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77

Paper Authors

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Heather Marriott Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Professor Heather Marriott has been teaching at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for over 10 years. She teaches computer programming courses using the languages Python, MATLAB, C, and C++. Before coming to Embry-Riddle, Heather worked for ten years

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Abstract

The objective of this research was to see if introductory level programming students would benefit from using an interactive Pokémon Go style mobile application. Students are notorious for using their phones all the time, even during class. The research aimed to see if this could be leveraged to the instructor’s advantage by introducing a mobile application that the students could use to learn computer science material. Augmented Reality was used to add to the appeal of the app and increase student interest. The map functionality makes this an exergame with the goal of leveraging the benefits of exercise while learning. Areas of study included student perception of the enjoyment level of the application, the usefulness in learning and retaining the material, and suggestions for improvement. Based on the results of this research, the project should be expanded to incorporate content for other courses and possibly even other universities. An Augmented Reality Mobile application can be a supplement to traditional lecture materials and allow independent learning which can be especially useful during a pandemic.

Marriott, H. (2022, May), Using a Pokémon Go Style Game in Introductory Computer Science Courses Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference, Vancouver. 10.18260/1-2--44756

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