17-12-2025
جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز
KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
Document Details
Document Type
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Article In Journal
Document Title
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Computer Games for Algorithm Learning
العاب الكمبيوتر لتعليم الخوارزميات
Subject
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L.5.1 [SIMULATION/GAMES]: Game Based Learning;
Document Language
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English
Abstract
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Data structures and algorithms are important foundation topics in computer science education. However, they are often complex and hard to understand. Therefore, we introduce a new learning strategy that benefits from computer games’ popularity and engagement to help students understand algorithms better by designing computer games that visualize algorithms. To teach an algorithm, an educational computer game, namely an Algorithm Game must have a game-play that simulates the behavior of the visualized algorithm and graphics depict the features of its data structure. Algorithm games attract students to learn algorithm using active engagement, enjoyment, and internal motivation. Algorithm Games attributes and genres that make them suitable to visualize algorithms have been specified. Various concepts in computer game design have been applied in the development of several algorithm games prototypes for algorithms, such as Binary Search, Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, Selection Sort, Linked List, and Binary Search Tree Operations.
ISSN
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9781609604950
Journal Name
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Handbook of Research on Improving Learning and Motivation through Educational Games: Multidisciplina
Volume
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1
Issue Number
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1
Publishing Year
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1432 AH
2011 AD
Article Type
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Article
Added Date
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Researchers
Researcher Name (Arabic)
Researcher Name (English)
Researcher Type
Dr Grade
Email
سحر شابانة
Shabanah, Sahar
Investigator
Doctorate
sshabana@kau.edu.sa
Files
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Type
Description
31460.pdf
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