GroundsKeeper: A Qualitative Study of Applied Game-based Interactives in Special Education Programs

NCT01808066 | Completed Results DMC

• 1 other identifier: 12X226
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 21
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the use of, and reaction to, one particular software application(GroundsKeeper) delivered on unique platform - Sifteo cubes (www.sifteo.com). The hypothesis is that the use of these devices will increase engagement, motivation, interest, and have perceived benefits to users with unique attention-limiting cognitive disabilities. How does the observation of and user feedback from gameplay reveal areas of improvement for the game, strengths, and perceptions of value among the players and adults?

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Pervasive Developmental Disorder; Asperger's Disorder

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number of Participants With an Increase/Improvement in Focusing

  Researchers will observe and record data during the first play session. Over the three weeks, teachers/support staff will be asked to observe players each day and record their observations as needed in a journal. These observations will measure their improvement in their ability to focus by assessing their engagement, time played, frequency of play, ability to complete a session and ability to start and finish a session. At the end of three weeks, researchers will attend the final play session and record observations in writing.

  3 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Number of Participants Identified as Attentive, Interested and Motivated Via Pre Interview

  Day 1

Other Outcomes (3)

• Number of Participants by Teachers Identified as Attentive, Interested and Motivated Via Pre Interview

  Day 1

• Number of Participants Identified as Interested and Improved Quality of Life in Classroom Via Post Test Interview

  Day 21

• Number of Participants Identified by Teachers as Attentive, Interested and Motivated Following Testing Via Post Test Interview

  Day 21

Study Arms (1)

Play Groundskeeper

EXPERIMENTAL

This study will employ design-based research models (Laurel, 2003) to the executive-functioning training game GroundsKeeper by CogCubed; we will assess the quality of digital designs for learning (Barab \& Squire, 2004) using established qualitative data collection to analyze game play and player reaction over a three week period of time. We will assess the participants for their ability to stay engaged in play by observing their engagement in the game, time played, frequency of play, and the ability to complete a session over the course of three weeks while in school.

Device: Groundskeeper

Interventions

Groundskeeper DEVICE

Groundskeeper is a product developed for helping players develop skills to increase focus and attention. The game is played on small Sifteo Cubes that have sensors that react to you and each other. There are new games that might help children with ADHD and Autism learn to better focus and keep attention on a task.

Also known as: Executive Function Training Game

Play Groundskeeper

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 5 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder
• Asperger's Disorder
• Cognitive Disabilities

You may not qualify if:

• Subject does not have cognitive disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sponsors & Collaborators

• CogCubed, Corp: lead
• Ohio University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Ohio University

Athens, Ohio, 45701, United States

Location

Related Publications (7)

• Trilling, Bernie, & Fadel, Charles. (2009). 21 Century Skills: Learning for Life in our Times. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

  BACKGROUND

• Steinkuehler, C., & Duncan, S. (2008). Scientific Habits of Mind in Virtual Worlds. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 17(6), 530-543. doi: Doi 10.1007/S10956-008-9120-8

  BACKGROUND

• Squire, K., & Dikkers, S. (2012). Amplifications of learning: Use of mobile media devices among youth. Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, OnlineFirst. http://con.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/02/15/1354856511429646 doi:10.1177/1354856511429646.

  BACKGROUND

• Squire, K., & Barab, S. (2004). Replaying history: Engaging urban undeserved students in learning world history. Paper presented at the 6th international conference on Learning sciences, Los Angeles, CA.

  BACKGROUND

• Gee, J. P. (2007). What Video Games have to Teach us about Learning and Literacy. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan

  BACKGROUND

• Barab, S. and K. Squire (2004).

  BACKGROUND

• Laurel, B., Ed. (2003). Design Research: Methods and Perspectives. Cambridge, MA, The MIT Press.

  BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive; Asperger Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Limitations and Caveats

Technical difficulties resulting from firewall at school affected set up time, difficulty with log in instructions and the cubes sliding on desktops.

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Chief Medical Officer
• Organization: CogCubed

monika@cogcubed.com

612-250-9737

Study Officials

• Seann Dikkers, PhD

  Ohio University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: No
• Restrictive Agreement: No

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 6, 2013
• First Posted: March 11, 2013
• Study Start: January 1, 2013
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2013
• Study Completion: May 1, 2013
• Last Updated: October 16, 2019
• Results First Posted: September 9, 2014

Record last verified: 2019-10

Locations

US (1)