Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS) — News in Games-Based Learning

Software tool tracks student behavior in educational games to boost collaborative learning

Researchers developed real-time software tools to analyze student behavior in the educational game EcoJourneys, aiming to assess and improve collaborative problem-solving (CPS) skills. By tracking every in-game action of 61 middle school students, they identified behavior patterns linked to learning outcomes.

CollaborativeDave EngOctober 13, 2025Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS), Educational Games, Learning AnalyticsComment

Software tool tracks student behavior in educational games to boost collaborative learning

Researchers at NC State and Indiana University developed real-time software tools that analyze student behavior in the educational game EcoJourneys to assess collaborative problem-solving (CPS) skills. The system tracks every student action, using statistical models to identify behavior patterns linked to learning outcomes.

CollaborativeDave EngOctober 8, 2025Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS), Game-Based Learning, Real-Time AnalyticsComment

New Tech Tracks Student Behavior in Educational Games to Boost Collaborative Learning

Researchers developed real-time software tools that analyze student behavior in the educational game EcoJourneys to assess and support collaborative problem-solving (CPS) skills in middle school students. By logging student actions and applying statistical modeling, the system identifies behavior patterns linked to learning outcomes.