The Future of Education

To date, the learning styles have changed dramatically from the past. The main factor that affects learning format is technology such as the computer, internet, and modern gadgets. Various learning tools and medium are developed for supporting leaning especially the e-learning system and the educational game. In accordance with the more enjoyable and flexible learning model is needed in the C programming language classroom for higher education.  This study created the new learning environment named “Game Blended Learning Approach: GBLA” by blending the C programming language mobile game with the traditional classroom to enhance the university students’ motivation to learn and learning achievement. Furthermore, this study also explored the different students’ learning achievement and motivation to learn among male and female students. An analysis freshmen show that using the game as a cognitive tool in part of the lecture-based learning had significantly positive differences of C programming language motivations and achievement. It supports the notion that students can achieve C programming language performance through the game.

Keywords: C Programming, Blended Learning Approach, Game-Based Learning, Higher Education; 

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