Abstract
This study investigated the effects of the gamification elements of scaffolding, score and hints on the user enjoyment and motivation of people of low literacy. In a four-condition within-subjects experiment, participants performed mental spatial ability tests with the aforementioned elements. Quantitative results were inconclusive, but post-test interviews provided insights on the limited effectiveness of the gamification elements. Complex questionnaire wording, high task difficulty, and an improperly situated task environment all contributed to ceiling effects in the influence of scaffolding. Score was found to be ineffective without proper contextualization connecting the numerical score to clearer performance measures. Finally, the underused hints functionality has
indicated the need for adequate ‘mixed initiative’ support.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Computers Helping People with Special Needs |
Subtitle of host publication | 14th International Conference, ICCHP 2014, Paris, France, July 9-11, 2014, Proceedings, Part I |
Editors | Klaus Miesenberger, Deborah Fels, Dominique Archambault, Petr Penaz, Wolfgang Zagler |
Place of Publication | Cham |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 494-501 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-08596-8 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-08595-1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2014 |
Event | 14th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2014 - Paris, France Duration: 9 Jul 2014 → 11 Jul 2014 Conference number: 14 |
Publication series
Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
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Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Volume | 8547 |
ISSN (Print) | 0302-9743 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1611-3349 |
Conference
Conference | 14th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2014 |
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Abbreviated title | ICCHP |
Country/Territory | France |
City | Paris |
Period | 9/07/14 → 11/07/14 |
Keywords
- HMI-HF: Human Factors
- Literacy
- Motivation
- Gamification
- User enjoyment
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