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Getting Into the Game: an Explanatory Case Study to Examine GETTING INTO THE GAME: AN EXPLANATORY CASE STUDY TO EXAMINE THE EXPERIENCES OF FACULTY INCORPORATING DIGITAL GAME BASED LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of Drexel University by Mary Ann Comunale In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education June 2017 ii Pro Quest Page Holder iii Copyright page holder. iv Signature Page Holder v Acknowledgements There are many people that I would like to thank for their support and guidance that have helped make my dream a reality. In the words of President Barrack Obama, “If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. Our higher education system is one of the things that make America exceptional. People from all over the world aspire to come here and study here.” I am blessed to have had the help of brilliant Drexel scholars, the support of my family and friends, and the privilege of studying in the United States of America. I would also like to give a personal acknowledgement of thanks to: • Allen C. Grant, PhD for his patience, wisdom and guidance through out my journey. • Valarie Klein, PhD for her commitment to my dissertation and willingness to provide insightful and instrumental feedback as a member of my committee. • Sandra Urdaneta-Hartmann, MD, PhD, MBA for her commitment to my dissertation and future, and for the feedback provided as a member of my committee. • Dr. Brian Wigdahl for his visionary leadership, support and encouragement. • Mindy O’Mealia & Naomi Bowen who were my sanity! Thank you for your constant support and friendship. • Lucy Rodemich-Betesh, my dear friend and with whom this journey began. • Carla Brown, for being an inspiration and teaching me about the power of enthusiasm. • Mike, Rheanna, Melissa & Michael, my family, you have always provided a loving base from which I am able to continuously grow. vi Table of Contents ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................................ XII CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE RESEARCH ..................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROBLEM .......................................................................................... 1 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM TO BE RESEARCHED ................................................................ 2 PURPOSE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROBLEM ..................................................................... 4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS ........................................................................................................... 6 THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ............................................................................................. 6 Researchers Stances and Experiential Base .................................................................................................................. 6 Conceptual Framework ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 DEFINITION OF TERMS .......................................................................................................... 10 ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 11 SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 13 CHAPTER 2: THE LITERATURE REVIEW .................................................................................. 14 INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER 2 ............................................................................................. 14 CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: CREATIVE PEOPLE AND INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS ....... 14 Creative Traits and Measuring Creativity ................................................................................................................... 16 Fostering Creative Environments .................................................................................................................................. 19 TRENDING INNOVATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION ................................................................ 21 Online Learning ................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Mobile Learning ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 vii The Future of Educational Technology ........................................................................................................................ 26 DIGITAL GAME BASED LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION ..................................................... 28 DGBL Pedagogy .................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Curriculum Integration of DGBL .................................................................................................................................... 34 Off the Shelf vs. Custom Designed .................................................................................................................................. 35 SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 39 CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ............................................................................... 41 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 41 RESEARCH DESIGN AND RATIONALE ..................................................................................... 42 SITE AND POPULATION ......................................................................................................... 45 Population Description ..................................................................................................................................................... 45 Site Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 46 Site Access .............................................................................................................................................................................. 46 RESEARCH METHODS ............................................................................................................ 46 Description of Method(s) Used ....................................................................................................................................... 47 Data Analysis Procedures ................................................................................................................................................. 50 Stages of Data Collection ................................................................................................................................................... 52 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................... 53 CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS, RESULTS AND INTERPRETATIONS ..................................................... 55 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 55 FINDINGS ............................................................................................................................. 55 Participants ........................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Participant 1a: Dr. Trainer Faculty Instructor Narrative ..................................................................................... 57 viii Participant 1b: Dr. Stevens Faculty Support Narrative ......................................................................................... 62 Participant 2: Dr. LaDuke Faculty Instructor Narrative ........................................................................................ 66 Participant 3a: Dr. Brunkard Faculty Instructor Narrative ................................................................................. 69 Participant 3b: Ms. Steel Faculty Support Narrative .............................................................................................. 74 Participant 4: Dr. Pekala Faculty Instructor Narrative ......................................................................................... 77 Participant 5: Dr. Murphy Faculty Instructor Narrative ....................................................................................... 80 Participant 6: Dr. Lee Faculty Instructor Narrative ................................................................................................ 83 RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION ........................................................................................... 87 Emerging Themes ............................................................................................................................................................... 87 EXPLANATION OF COMMON THEMES ................................................................................... 92 Narrative Analysis ..............................................................................................................................................................
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