Open AccessEmpowering Database Learning Through Remote Educational Escape Rooms
Author(s) -
Enrique Barra,
Sonsoles Lopez-Pernas,
Aldo Gordillo,
Alejandro Pozo,
Andres Munoz-Arcentales,
Javier Conde
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
ieee internet computing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1941-0131
pISSN - 1089-7801
DOI - 10.1109/mic.2023.3333199
Subject(s) - computing and processing
Learning about databases is indispensable for individuals studying software engineering or computer science or those involved in the IT industry. We analyzed a remote educational escape room for teaching about databases in four different higher education courses in two consecutive academic years. We employed three instruments for evaluation: a pre- and posttest to assess the escape room’s effectiveness for student learning, a questionnaire to gather students’ perceptions, and a Web platform that unobtrusively records students’ interactions and performance. We show novel evidence that educational escape rooms conducted remotely can be engaging as well as effective for teaching about databases.