Analysis of Emotion and Engagement in a STEM Alternate Reality Game
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چکیده
Alternate reality games (ARGs) are a promising new approach for increasing student engagement; however, automated methods for analyzing and optimizing game play are non-existent. We captured the player communication generated by a recent STEM-focused ARG that we piloted in a Los Angeles charter high school. We used shallow sentiment analysis to gauge the levels of various emotions experienced by the players during the course of the game. Pre/post-game surveys gauged whether the game narratives had any effect on student engagement and interest in STEM topics.
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