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Using a Social Network Game as a Teaching Tool for Visual Merchandising

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  • Erica O'Toole

    (Fashion Merchandising and Design, Department of Human Environmental Studies, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA)

  • Seung-Eun Lee

    (Fashion Merchandising and Design, Department of Human Environmental Studies, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to apply a Social Network Game (SNG) for teaching visual merchandising to college students. Based on design-based research paradigm, the present study utilized the EGameFlow model to measure students' perceived enjoyment of using the SNG, Fashion World, in visual merchandising classes. In addition, this study examined which dimensions of EGameFlow were significant indicators of student satisfaction. Findings from this study suggest that the use of an SNG can be an effective tool in teaching visual merchandising. A majority of positive trends in constructs of EGameFlow suggested students enjoyed the use of this SNG as a learning tool. In addition, challenge and immersion were significant indicators of student satisfaction through the game. Discussion and implications for using SNGs as a teaching tool were provided based on the results of this study.

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  • Erica O'Toole & Seung-Eun Lee, 2015. "Using a Social Network Game as a Teaching Tool for Visual Merchandising," International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (IJOPCD), IGI Global, vol. 5(3), pages 1-16, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jopcd0:v:5:y:2015:i:3:p:1-16
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