Developing an online game application to complement teaching and learning in graduate courses Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University Developing an online game application to complement teaching and learning in graduate courses Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

Abstract

Research objectives: 1) to develop online game application to complement teaching through smartphones, and 2) to study teaching results by using an online game application to enhance teaching through smartphones. The research process consisted of 2 steps: 1) Develop a game application to enhance teaching-learning on smartphones; and 2) Study the learning outcomes by using an online game application. The sample group in the focus group were experts in teaching and learning styles. And development the application for 11 people and students that registered for the course 91727 Administration and Communication for Agricultural Extension and Development at least 30 people were the experimental group. The results of the research were as follows: 1)The results of the development of game applications which are single-player games and group-playing games by Padlet. Designing games in mock-up format for experts in educational technology and game design to review, produce games and make appointments for game trials; and 2) The results of using online game applications. Found that single-player games Game players are interested in the game. Can understand the rules immediately, not complicated. The game's dice are designed in a triangular shape, making it feel new. The game can motivate you to want to score more and more. Both single scores and group scores Group games It is a brainstorming game through Padlet program. Compete in 3 groups and present with the teacher to summarize the key points. Students help each other increase their scores, with each group of teachers playing an important role in motivating the game.