Expanding Learning Horizons: Investigating the Potential of Serious Games for Student Engagement and Skill Development in Higher Education at Hassan II University

Serious Games in Education

Serious games are instructional and interactive digital games created with a particular learning objective in mind. They have been identified as a viable method of getting students involved in the learning process. The research demonstrates how they might improve both the effectiveness and enjoyment of learning (Gee, 2003).

Serious games are a dynamic and cutting-edge method of teaching and learning. They are often referred to as instructional or educational games. These interactive online games are painstakingly created with certain learning goals in mind. Because of their capacity to captivate and inspire students, they have attracted a great deal of interest in educational research and practice. Studies have indicated that the successful incorporation of serious games into the curriculum may greatly improve the efficiency and enjoyment of the educational process (Hamari, Koivisto, & Sarsa, 2014).

They provide a special fusion of experiential learning, intrinsic motivation, and interaction, which makes them an invaluable resource for instructors and instructional designers. Studies like “Does Gamification Work? — A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Gamification” by Hamari, Koivisto, and Sarsa (2014) and “What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy” by Gee (2003), for example, highlight the implications of gamification and serious games in education by emphasizing how they can enhance motivation, skill development, and knowledge acquisition, ultimately leading to more successful and pleasurable learning experiences.