*Result*: Investigating the Effect of Imikode Virtual Reality Game in Enhancing Object Oriented Programming Concepts among University Students in Nigeria

Title:
Investigating the Effect of Imikode Virtual Reality Game in Enhancing Object Oriented Programming Concepts among University Students in Nigeria
Language:
English
Authors:
Sunday, Kissinger (ORCID 0000-0001-8435-3433), Wong, Seng Yue, Samson, Balogun Oluwafemi, Sanusi, Ismaila Temitayo
Source:
Education and Information Technologies. Jun 2022 27(5):6819-6845.
Availability:
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed:
Y
Page Count:
27
Publication Date:
2022
Document Type:
*Academic Journal* Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Education Level:
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors:
Foreign Countries, College Students, Computer Simulation, Programming, Skill Development, Computer Science Education, Educational Games, Program Effectiveness, Student Motivation, Programming Languages
Geographic Terms:
Nigeria
DOI:
10.1007/s10639-022-10886-z
ISSN:
1360-2357
Entry Date:
2022
Accession Number:
EJ1341022
Database:
ERIC

*Further Information*

*Learning object oriented programming (OOP) has been a daunting and challenging task for students across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Various literatures have suggested the use of technology as a way to improve students' understanding of the subject. In this study, the overall aim is to investigate the effect of Imikode- a virtual reality (VR) game amongst students of higher educational institutions in Nigeria studying object oriented programming courses and whether there is a positive correlation in their understanding of the subject on one hand and also an improvement in their programming skills on the other hand. First year computer science students across tertiary institutions in Nigeria were recruited to play the game after which the usefulness, satisfaction and ease of use questionnaire was administered. The results of the survey showed a positive correlation in their understanding of the subject and a further booster in their programming skills. Furthermore, the qualitative data analyzed showed how the Imikode tool motivated students in learning OOP concepts and thus, enabling more engagement with the technology as a veritable tool for learning OOP concepts.*

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