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This thesis investigates the effects of selected visual design aspects of information representation in advanced digital multimedia learning materials (ADMLMs) on learning outcomes and information behavior of primary school children (8-11 years old). It consists of three experimental studies in laboratory conditions, each individually focusing on different issue, including effects of overall visual appearance (VA; N=53), visual dynamicity (VD; N=134), and visual customizability (VC; N=143). The general theoretical framework is based on the insights from science of learning, cognitive psychology, and information science. On one hand, the results show that the investigated visual design aspects do not have a detectable effect on the self-reported learning enjoyment and learning outcomes (i.e., comprehension tests, transfer tests). On the other hand, the results also confirm that children at this age are sensitive to these aspects, which are generally capable to impact children's evaluation of attractiveness (dVA=0.86; dVD=1.11), motivation towards further interaction with the learning materials (x2 VA [2] = 21.269, p < .001; x2 VD [1] = 87.04, p < .001) and related information behavior. The theoretical as well as practical implications are discussed. Although investigated visual design aspects of...

Recent academic work proposes that mainstream video games, which are not specifically designed for reflection or persuasion, can have a potential to implicitly encourage reflection on environmental issues and ecology. Some game developers have also echoed this view. Much of this work either does not include a player perspective in the reflection triggering, or mentions its possible inclusion in future studies. The aim of this thesis is to investigate this proposed potential of mainstream video games through the eyes of those who are to receive the environmental message of such videogames - the players. The present thesis builds on previous research in this area as well as on studies of the process of reflection in video games. In-depth interviews with 11 participants about 5 different mainstream videogames were conducted and their content and structure analysed for common themes. The selected videogames were: Red Dead Redemption II, Death Stranding, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Frostpunk and Cities: Skylines. The results point towards a high variability in the player's responses and attitudes towards the proposed climate reflection triggers in these video games. In addition, the analysis highlighted those factors which contribute to or interfere with the process of reflection, which is often accompanied by the...

(in english): Bachelor thesis is dealing with usage of digital educational games from student's point of view. Main aim of this thesis is to describe current situation of awareness related to approach of students towards digital educational games. In theoretical part, based on professional literature, is introduced usage of information and gaming technologies in primary schools of Czech Republic. Secondly is specified process of games and different skills, positive or negative, which could be acquired by students by playing educational games. Thirdly is described phenomenon of digital parenting, as a possible impact on children from side of parents. Also is characterized current situation in context of COVID-19, which because of whole school system is going through change, to digital education. In practical part, quantitative research is carried out through a questionnaire. It is focused on approach of students towards digital educational games. The data obtained are finally evaluated and compared with other previous researches. The aim is to find out, if learning through digital educational games is from student's point of view positive, more interesting, and more beneficial than classic education.

The bachelor thesis Videogame media and ethical aspects of the videogame, the case of This War of Mine, pursues the way it is referend to the videogame This War of Mine by on- line videogame media. This War of Mine is an war-themed videogame narrated from the civi- lians prespective. This videogame builds it succes on the implementation of moral and ethical issues. The results of this thesis should answer the question of how the ethical aspects of the game were reflected by onlie media that are focused on videogames primarly. For this purpo- se the theoretical part of the thesis will be build around videogames and videogames in the context of ethics. In the later chapters the ethical aspects of videogames will be defined along- side with the topic of emotional impal on the players. The practical part of the thesis will include description of the research, which will be done via frame analysis of articles which were published by online videogame media in the span of one year after the date This War of Mine was released. The ethical aspects of the videogame This War of Mine will be element of interest. Klíčová slova (anglicky): Ethics, computer games, frame analysis, This War of Mine

The aim of the thesis is to decide, which out of two game design elements is more motivating for students in learning. The game design elements that will be investigated are reward for correct answer and penalty for incorrect answer. Method of the research is a laboratory experiment, which was conducted with two experimental groups. Each group played different version of educational board game Black Box. Both game versions were identical with only difference in one examining game design element. Data were collected through educational Pre-tests and Post-test created from content of Black Box game, and questionnaires Flow and PANAS. In the conclusion of the thesis the results are evaluated and put into context already existing knowledge about teaching through games.