<!doctype html><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="applicable-device" content="pc,mobile"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <title>Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking #957725118073 (2025-01-31)</title> <link rel="canonical" href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;700&display=swap"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://x.gifthub.news/static/css/style.css"> <script src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/js/lazysizes.min.js" async></script> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/favicon.ico"> <!-- Open Graph Metadata --> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking #957725118073 (2025-01-31)" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="gifthub.news" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/post/16.jpg" /> <meta property="og:article:published_time" content="2025-01-31T14:50:07Z" /> <meta property="og:article:author" content="Dr. Katherine Foster" /> <meta property="og:article:section" content="gifthub.news" /> <meta property="og:article:tag" content="Games, Mobile Games, Video Games" /> <!-- Schema.org --> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ScholarlyArticle", "headline": "Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking #957725118073 (2025-01-31)", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dr. Katherine Foster", "affiliation": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "gifthub.news" }, "url": "https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" }, "datePublished": "2025-01-31T14:50:07Z", "image": "https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/post/16.jpg", "journal": { "@type": "Periodical", "name": "gifthub.news", "issn": "10.1069/957725118073" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "gifthub.news", "url": "https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news" }, "doi": "957725118073", "abstract": "Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking #957725118073 (2025-01-31)", "citation": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking", "author": "Dr. Katherine Foster", "datePublished": "2025-01-31T14:50:07Z", "url": "https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" } } </script></head> <body> <div class="site-mobile-menu site-navbar-target"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-header"> <div class="site-mobile-menu-close"> <span class="icofont-close js-menu-toggle"></span> </div> </div> <div class="site-mobile-menu-body"></div> </div> <nav class="site-nav"> <div class="container"> <div class="site-navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6 text-center order-1 order-md-2 mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news" class="logo m-0 text-uppercase">gifthub.news</a> </div> <div class="col-md-3 order-3 order-md-1"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </nav> <div class="section post-section pt-5"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-8"> <div class="text-center"> <img src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/user/19.jpg" alt="Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking" title="Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking" class="author-pic img-fluid rounded-circle mx-auto"> </div> <span class="d-block text-center">Katherine Foster</span> <span class="date d-block text-center small text-uppercase text-black-50 mb-5">2025-01-31</span> <h2 class="heading text-center">Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking</h2> <p class="lead mb-4 text-center">Thanks to Katherine Foster for contributing the article "Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking". </p> <img src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/post/16.jpg" alt="Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking" title="Mobile Games as Pedagogical Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking" class="img-fluid rounded mb-4 lazyload"> <p>The gaming industry's commercial landscape is fiercely competitive, with companies employing diverse monetization strategies such as microtransactions, downloadable content (DLC), and subscription models to sustain and grow their player bases. Balancing player engagement with revenue generation is a delicate dance that requires thoughtful design and consideration of player feedback.</p><p>The immersive world of gaming beckons players into a realm where fantasy meets reality, where pixels dance to the tune of imagination, and where challenges ignite the spirit of competition. From the sprawling landscapes of open-world adventures to the intricate mazes of puzzle games, every corner of this digital universe invites exploration and discovery. It's a place where players not only seek entertainment but also find solace, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment as they navigate virtual realms filled with wonder and excitement.</p><p>Gaming's evolution from the pixelated adventures of classic arcade games to the breathtakingly realistic graphics of contemporary consoles has been nothing short of astounding. Each technological leap has not only enhanced visual fidelity but also deepened immersion, blurring the lines between reality and virtuality. The attention to detail in modern games, from lifelike character animations to dynamic environmental effects, creates an immersive sensory experience that captivates players and transports them to fantastical worlds beyond imagination.</p><p>This paper examines how mobile games can be utilized as platforms for social advocacy and political mobilization, particularly in the context of global social movements. The study explores the potential for mobile games to raise awareness about social justice issues, such as climate change, gender equality, and human rights, by engaging players in interactive, narrative-driven activism. By drawing on theories of participatory media and political communication, the research analyzes how game mechanics can be used to simulate real-world social challenges, promote empathy, and encourage collective action. The paper also discusses the ethical challenges of gamifying serious issues and the risks of oversimplification or exploitation of activism.</p><p>This research applies behavioral economics theories to the analysis of in-game purchasing behavior in mobile games, exploring how psychological factors such as loss aversion, framing effects, and the endowment effect influence players' spending decisions. The study investigates the role of game design in encouraging or discouraging spending behavior, particularly within free-to-play models that rely on microtransactions. The paper examines how developers use pricing strategies, scarcity mechanisms, and rewards to motivate players to make purchases, and how these strategies impact player satisfaction, long-term retention, and overall game profitability. The research also considers the ethical concerns associated with in-game purchases, particularly in relation to vulnerable players.</p> <p> <a href="/redirect/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">Link</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.linegames.org/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://www.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://563249825911-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://096114805116-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://762881448762-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://754246345067-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://557078745934-gov.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://188955130654-gov.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://299796451258-gov.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://133737145040-gov.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://563629159029-gov-edu.iliiili.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://674800713086-gov-edu.digwow.net/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://701206362725-gov-edu.free-giftcodes.com/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://730643500991-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://963271952172-edu.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://719981454428-edu.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://779879975293-edu.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://498705077975-edu.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://011564442339-gov.iliiili.com/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://326856206076-gov.digwow.net/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://684371983130-gov.free-giftcodes.com/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://574717740336-gov.gifthub.com.ru/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?057655213740&url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?948252309781&url=https://naver948252309781-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?555698294059&url=https://naver555698294059-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?581956940875&url=https://naver581956940875-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?006085130709&url=https://naver006085130709-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?638034092187&url=https://naver638034092187-gov.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?781868479087&url=https://naver781868479087-gov.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?501671634538&url=https://naver501671634538-gov.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?937155933010&url=https://naver937155933010-gov.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?958966626783&url=https://naver958966626783-gov-edu.digwow.net" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?957401295010&url=https://naver957401295010-gov-edu.iliiili.com" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?603015110906&url=https://naver603015110906-gov-edu.1717173.xyz" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://link.naver.com/bridge?569247633383&url=https://naver569247633383-gov-edu.gifthub.com.ru" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-413915085487.gifthub.news/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-998989645560.jp-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-324662013315.kr-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-813461251050.krlinkedin.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-915571614071.mit-edu.sbs/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-372713205651.mit-edu.buzz/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-877982074531.mit-edu.tech/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-792200338600.mit-edu.site/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-031596773472.mit-edu.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://blog-679023292512.usa-gov.top/" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-556416429578.mit-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-256603860872.harvard-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-102454719361.stanford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-913971897457.cambridge-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-844821142488.berkeley-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-869896097484.oxford-edu.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-673319094487-edu.wwv.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-691940726715-edu.sean.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a><a href="https://research-315053511953-edu.line.pp.ua/?url=https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2685710439" target="_blank" class="custom-link">External link</a></p> <div class="row mt-5 pt-5 border-top"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section pb-0"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <h2 class="heading">Related</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5"> <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/6428750139"> <img src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/post/16.jpg" alt="The Impact of Representing Marginalized Communities in Mobile Game Narratives" title="The Impact of Representing Marginalized Communities in Mobile Game Narratives" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-6428750139.gifthub.news/post/6428750139/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-01-31</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/6428750139">The Impact of Representing Marginalized Communities in Mobile Game Narratives</a></h2> <p class="info">This research examines the convergence of mobile gaming and virtual reality (VR) technologies, focusing on how the integration of VR into mobile games can create immersive, interactive experiences for players. The study explores the technical challenges of VR gaming on mobile devices, including hardware limitations, motion tracking, and user comfort, as well as the design principles that enable seamless interaction between virtual environments and physical spaces. The paper investigates the cognitive and emotional effects of VR gaming, particularly in relation to presence, immersion, and player agency. It also addresses the potential for VR to revolutionize mobile gaming experiences, creating new opportunities for storytelling, social interaction, and entertainment.</p> <a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/6428750139" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/user/19.jpg" alt="The Impact of Representing Marginalized Communities in Mobile Game Narratives" title="The Impact of Representing Marginalized Communities in Mobile Game Narratives" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>David Hernandez</strong> <span>2025-01-31 published post</span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5"> <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2308569147"> <img src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/post/11.jpg" alt="Decentralized Consensus Algorithms for Fraud Prevention in Blockchain Games" title="Decentralized Consensus Algorithms for Fraud Prevention in Blockchain Games" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-2308569147.gifthub.news/post/2308569147/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-01-31</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2308569147">Decentralized Consensus Algorithms for Fraud Prevention in Blockchain Games</a></h2> <p class="info">This study examines how mobile games can be used as tools for promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. It investigates game mechanics that encourage players to engage in pro-environmental behaviors, such as resource conservation and eco-friendly practices. The paper highlights examples of games that address climate change, conservation, and environmental education, offering insights into how games can influence attitudes and behaviors related to sustainability.</p> <a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/2308569147" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/user/10.jpg" alt="Decentralized Consensus Algorithms for Fraud Prevention in Blockchain Games" title="Decentralized Consensus Algorithms for Fraud Prevention in Blockchain Games" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Amy Ward</strong> <span>2025-01-31 published post</span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="post-entry d-md-flex small-horizontal mb-5"> <div class="me-md-5 thumbnail mb-3 mb-md-0"> <a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/4871659023"> <img src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/post/14.jpg" alt="The Evolution of Mobile Game Monetization Models: From Freemium to Blockchain Integration" title="The Evolution of Mobile Game Monetization Models: From Freemium to Blockchain Integration" class="img-fluid lazyload"> </a> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="post-meta mb-3"> <a href="https://blog-4871659023.gifthub.news/post/4871659023/" target="_blank"> <span class="date">2025-01-31</span> </a> </div> <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/4871659023">The Evolution of Mobile Game Monetization Models: From Freemium to Blockchain Integration</a></h2> <p class="info">This study examines the sustainability of in-game economies in mobile games, focusing on virtual currencies, trade systems, and item marketplaces. The research explores how virtual economies are structured and how players interact with them, analyzing the balance between supply and demand, currency inflation, and the regulation of in-game resources. Drawing on economic theories of market dynamics and behavioral economics, the paper investigates how in-game economic systems influence player spending, engagement, and decision-making. The study also evaluates the role of developers in maintaining a stable virtual economy and mitigating issues such as inflation, pay-to-win mechanics, and market manipulation. The research provides recommendations for developers to create more sustainable and player-friendly in-game economies.</p> <a href="https://blog-557198985894.gifthub.news/post/4871659023" class="post-author d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="author-pic"> <img src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/user/18.jpg" alt="The Evolution of Mobile Game Monetization Models: From Freemium to Blockchain Integration" title="The Evolution of Mobile Game Monetization Models: From Freemium to Blockchain Integration" class="lazyload"> </div> <div class="text"> <strong>Jerry Fisher</strong> <span>2025-01-31 published post</span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="py-5 bg-light mx-md-3 sec-subscribe"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <h2 class="h4 fw-bold">Subscribe to newsletter</h2> </div> </div> <form class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <div class="mb-3 mb-md-0"> <input type="email" class="form-control" placeholder="Enter your email"> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 d-grid"> <input type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" value="Subscribe"> </div> </form> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center copyright"> <div class="col-lg-7 text-center"> <div class="widget"> <p>Copyright © <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> All rights reserved. </p> <p> < Top VPS Hosting Choice ><br> <a href="https://evolution-host.com?ref=DQgZ6P" target="_blank"> <img src="https://x.gifthub.news/static/images/evolution-host.png" alt="Evolution Host" title="Evolution Host" class="evhost lazyload"> </a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></body> </html>
