Use of Cloud Gaming in Education

Scientific paper - Chapter in Book

• Author: Mirko Sužnjević; MBZ: 313055
• Author: Maja Homen
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing; (Department of Telecommunications)
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Teacher Education; (Chair of Information Sciences)
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: TECHNICAL SCIENCES; Computing; Architecture of Computer Systems

Abstract (english)

The use of digital games in education has been the subject of research for many years and their usefulness has been confirmed by many studies and research projects. Standardized tests, such as PISA test, show that respondents achieved better reading, math and physics results if they used the computer more for gaming-related activities. It has been proven that the application of video games in education increases student motivation, improves several types of key skills—social and intellectual skills, reflexes and concentration. Nevertheless, there are several challenges associated with the application of video games in schools and they can be categorized as technical (network and end device limitations), competency (teachers’ knowledge in the area), qualitative (lack of educational games of high quality), and financial (high cost of purchasing games and equipment). The novel architecture for delivery of gaming content commonly referred to as “cloud gaming” has the potential to solve most of the present challenges of using games in education. A well-designed cloud gaming platform would enable seamless and simple usage for both students and teachers. While solving most of the present problems, cloud gaming introduces a set of new research challenges which will be discussed in this section.

• Keywords (english): cloud gaming; education; video games; quality of experience; optimization
• Language: english
• Publication type: Scientific paper - Chapter in Book
• Publication status: Published
• Peer review: Peer review - international
• Publication version: Published version
• Book title: Game Design and Intelligent Interaction
• Numbering: pp. 1-12
• ISBN: 978-1-83880-010-9
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91341
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:168:293106
• Publication: 2020
• Document URL: http://bib.irb.hr/1127999
• Type of resource: Text
• Publisher: IntechOpen Limited, 5 Princes Gate Court, London, SW7 2QJ, UK
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2021-08-30 13:02:09