http://citers2014.cite.hku.hk/promoting-sexuality-education-through-an-online-interactive-game-reaching-youngsters-without-limits/ Author CHU, Samuel Kai Wah (HKU); LAW, Wilson (HKU); LEUNG, Wendy (HKU); KWAN, Alvin (HKU); REYNOLDS, Rebecca (The State University of New Jersey, USA); MELLECKER, Robin (HKU); HONG, Athena (HKU) Abstract The symposia will begin with two paper presentations relating to a project which aims to disseminate correct knowledge and positive attitudes towards sex to teenagers using popular interactive platforms such as iPad, Facebook and the web. While the first presentation provides an introduction to the project and user’s opinions on the game; the second presentation focuses on the role of psychological factors on users’ knowledge and attitudes towards sex. The 20-minute paper presentations will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A session, a 25-minute hands-on session for participants to try out the game and another 5-minute Q&A session.

1. Why Do Some Students Learn Better Than Others in
Digital Game Based Learning?
The Role of Hope and Social Support
Dr Samuel Chu
Dr Ronnel B. King
Dr Hongfei Du
Mr Wilson Law
Ms Wendy Leung
The University of Hong Kong
Jun 14, 2014

3.  Develop a “digital game” for educational purpose
 Put a “digital game” into classroom setting

4.  Well-designed
 Interactive
 Interesting
Evidence supports
that it enhances
students Learning

5. we can gain more understanding on…
 how to further improve the learning effectiveness
of students
 Utilize the potential of digital game based learning

6. Possible Answers:
 Because they are smarter
 Because they are more willing to pay effort and
spend time on learning
 Psychological factors
◦ Such as “Hope” and “Social Support”

7. Hope Social Support
 Goal-directed
determination
 Planning of ways to
meet goals
 Support from family
and peers
 Such as “empathy”,
“caring” and “giving
advice”
e.g.
- “I can think of many
solutions when I
encounter a problem”
- “I will try to solve the
problems even others
have already given up”
e.g.
- “my family really tried
to help me”
- “I can talk about my
problems with my
friends”

8. Hope
Social
Support
Games
Usability
Sexual
Knowledge
Learning
Value and
Skill Learning
Indirect Effect
Direct Effect
Learning
Objectives

9. Hope
Social
Support
Games
Usability
Sexual
Knowledge
Learning
Value and
Skill Learning
*Only significant path is shown

10.  Implication
◦ “Hope” and “Social Support” play an important role in students’
learning
◦ Enriches previous research and literature
◦ “Hope” may serve as a target for educational interventions (e.g.
implementing some programs)
◦ Forming students in groups may provide a supporting
environment, that ultimately enhance students’ learning
 Future Research
◦ The effect of gender difference?
◦ The effect of grade (age) difference?
◦ Any other psychological factors?

12.  FB Version:
https://apps.facebook.com/fpasmartchoices
 *Web Version: http://smartchoices.proj.hkedcity.net
* login ID and password for the HKEdCity are required

13.  Other Versions
 *iPad Version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jue-xing-shi-
ke/id673857604?mt=8
 International Version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jue-
xing-shi-ke-guo-ji-ban/id774628862?mt=8
 * login ID and password for the HKEdCity are required
 Other links on Sex Education
 Website from Family Planning Association
 Website of Sex Education from Family Planning Association
(家計會性教育網頁)：
 www.famplan.org.hk/sexedu
 Facebook of Sex Education from Family Planning Association
(家計會性教育FB專頁)：
 http://www.facebook.com/FPAHK.Education