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October 31, 2024
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User's Experience with a 3D Educational Mobile Game to Support Spatial Instruction

Publicated to: STUDENT USABILITY IN EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE AND GAMES: IMPROVING EXPERIENCES. 261-273 - 2013-01-01 (), DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1987-6.ch012

Authors:

Martin-Dorta, N; Sanchez-Berriel, I; Saorin, JL; Contero, M
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Affiliations

Univ La Laguna - Author
Univ Politecn Valencia - Author

Abstract

Spatial abilities are critical skills in scientific and technical fields. In recent studies, the role of computer games, particularly those with 3-D simulations, have been examined for their impact on the development of spatial skills. The work presented in this chapter describes the design and user evaluation of a 3D construction mobile game called iCube. A trial version was brought out and evaluated by twenty-two students. Users pointed out that the game is useful for improvement of spatial ability and is fun. However, some difficulties arose with use of the tactile screen, as fingerprints caused problems while interacting with the game's 3D environment. The results revealed that it is necessary to have this item in mind during the game's design, where screen action is continuous.
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Keywords

3-d environments3d constructionAbilityComputerComputer gamesDesign evaluationGame designGender-differencesMeta-analysisMobile applicationsMobile gamesPerformanceScientific fieldsSpatial abilitiesSpatial skillsTechnical fieldsToolUser evaluations

Quality index

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-03:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 4.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 2.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: Last Author (Contero González, Manuel Roberto).

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