建構取向的遊戲式MUD學習環境研究

Abstract

本研究的目的在於結合建構主義學習精神、電腦遊戲屬性與MUD系統特性 ，發展一建構主義取向的遊戲式MUD學習環境；藉以探討在MUD環境中，將 遊戲屬性融入建構主義學習環境下的影嚮。研究中首先檢視建構學習理論 之主張，與電腦遊戲、MUD環境之特性及其在教育上的應用；進而提出發 展這樣一個學習環境的設計要點。本研究為瞭解建構取向之遊戲式MUD學 習環境之可行性，根據設計要點實際發展一MUD學習環境，並從系統介面 、課程內容、MUD系統以及使用者行為等面向，進行形成性評估。根據評 估的結果，本研究有以下發現：1、MUD學習環境中所包含的遊戲屬性可以 驅使學習者主動尋求知識，2、學習者在MUD裡的遊歷過程即是建構學習的 歷程，3、社會性互動是學習者遊歷建構過程中不可或缺的要素，4、MUD 環境中的合作行為對於學習有正負面影響，5、適當的隱喻有助於學習者 聯想與記憶，6、MUD新手與經驗玩家之表現有明顯的差異，7、MUD適合做 為寓教於樂的學習環境。 The purpose of this study is to integrate the characteristics of constructivisticlearning, instructuinal computer game, and MUD to develop a constructivism orientedlearning environment. The focus is on the implication of game attribute on aconstructivism learning environment.The study first discusses the essence of constructivistic learning and the role ofgame in a learning environment. It then argues that MUD is appropriate for building ainstructional gaming, constructivistic learning environment. In this study, the designguildlines for a gaming constructivistic learning environment were concluded, and aMUD learning environment prototype was established accordingly. A formativeevaluation of this protype was also conducted.The prototype evaluation indicated that：1. Game attribute embedded in a MUDlearning environment could motivate the learner to learn actively. 2. The gameexperience in a MUD learning environment was the exploration process ofconstructivistic learning. 3. Social interaction was necessary in a constructivisticlearning course. 4. Cooperative behaviors had positive and negative implications to thelearners' performance. 5. Appropriate metaphors could help learners recall theirplaying/learning experience. 6. The novice and experienced players of MUD differedevidently in their exploration performance. 7.MUD is appropriate for constructing an"edutainment" environment.