Ninaus, M., Kiili, K., Wood, G., Moeller, K., & Kober, S. E. (2020). To Add or Not to Add Game Elements? Exploring the Effects of Different Cognitive Task Designs Using Eye Tracking. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 13(4), 847-860. https://doi.org/10.1109/TLT.2020.3031644
Kober, S. E., Wood, G., Kiili, K., Moeller, K., & Ninaus, M. (2020). Game-based learning environments affect frontal brain activity. Plos one, 15(11), e0242573. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242573
Wortha, S. M., Bloechle, J., Ninaus, M., Kiili, K., Lindstedt, A., Bahnmueller, J., Korbinian, M., & Klein, E. (December, 2020). Neurofunctional plasticity in fraction learning: an fMRI training study. Trends in Neuroscience and Education, 21, 100141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tine.2020.100141
Ninaus, M., Greipl, S., Kiili, K., Lindstedt, A. Huber, S. Klein, E. Karnath, H.-O., Moeller, K. (December, 2019). Increased emotional engagement in game-based learning – A machine learning approach on facial emotion detection data, Computers & Education, 142, 103641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103641
McMullen, J., Hannula‐Sormunen, M. M., Kainulainen, M., Kiili, K., & Lehtinen, E. (2019). Moving mathematics out of the classroom: Using mobile technology to enhance spontaneous focusing on quantitative relations. British Journal of Educational Technology, 50(2), 562-573. http://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12601
Kiili, K., & Tuomi, P. (2019). Teaching educational game design: Expanding the game design mindset with instructional aspects. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 11899, 103-113.
Greipl, S., Kiili, K., Moeller, K., Ninaus, M. (2019). Lifelong learning with a digital math game: performance and basic experience differences across age. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 11899, 301-311.
Lindstedt, A. & Kiili, K. (2019). Effect of whole-body movement on performance and efficiency: A comparison of three controlling methods for a math game. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 11899, 501-511.
Kiili, K., Koskinen, A., & Ninaus, M. (2019). Intrinsic integration in rational number games – A systematic literature review (pp. 36-46). CEUR proceedings, http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2359/
Kiili, K., Koskinen, A. Lindstedt, A., & Ninaus, M. (2019). Extending a Digital Fraction Game Piece by Piece with Physical Manipulatives. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 11385.
Greipl, S., Ninaus, M., Bauer, D. Kiili, K., Moeller, K. (2019). A Fun-Accuracy Trade-Off in Game-Based Learning. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 11385.
Kiili, K., Ninaus, M., & Moeller, K. (May 2018). Evaluating the effectiveness of a game-based rational number training – In-game metrics as learning indicators, Computers & Education, 120, 13-28.
Kiili, K., & Ketamo, H. (2018). Evaluating cognitive and affective outcomes of a digital game-based math test. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 11(2), 255-263. http://doi.org/10.1109/TLT.2017.2687458
Kiili, K., Ojansuu, K., Lindstedt, A., & Ninaus, M. (2018). Exploring the Educational Potential of a Game-Based Math Competition, International Journal of Game-based Learning, 8(2), 14-28.
Ninaus, M., Kiili, K., McMullen, J., & Moeller, K. (2017). Assessing fraction knowledge by a digital game. Computers in Human Behavior, 70, 197-206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.01.004
Perttula, A., Kiili, K., Lindstedt, A., & Tuomi, P. (2017). Flow experience in game based learning-a systematic literature review. International Journal of Serious Games, 4(1), 57-72.
Ninaus M., Kiili K., Siegler R.S., Moeller K. (2017) Data-Driven Design Decisions to Improve Game-Based Learning of Fractions. In: Dias J., Santos P., Veltkamp R. (eds) Games and Learning Alliance. GALA 2017. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 10653, 3-13, Springer, Cham.
Kiili, K. (2017). From Theories to Game Mechanics: Developing a Game for Training Rational Numbers. In ECGBL 2017: 11th European Conference on Game-Based Learning (p. 328-334). Academic Conferences and publishing limited.
Kiili, K., & Lindstedt, A. (2017, June). Towards Game-Based Formative Assessment. In EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (pp. 1104-1109). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Kiili, K., Ojansuu, K., Lindstedt, A., & Ninaus, M. (2017). Rational Number Knowledge Assessment and Training With a Game Competition. In ECGBL 2017: 11th European Conference on Game-Based Learning (pp. 320-327). Academic Conferences and publishing limited.
Lindstedt, A., & Kiili, K. (2017, May). Evaluating playing experience and adoption of a math learning game. In Proceedings of the 1st International GamiFIN Conference (pp. 39-46). CEUR proceedings, EUR-WS.org/Vol-1857.
Ninaus, M., Kiili, K., McMullen, J. & Moeller, K. (2017). Assessing fraction knowledge by a digital game, Computers in Human Behaviour, 70, 197–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.01.004
Perttula, A., Kiili, K., Lindstedt, A., & Tuomi, P. (2017). Flow experience in game based learning–a systematic literature review. International Journal of Serious Games, 4(1), 57-72.
Lindstedt, A., Kiili, K., Tuomi, P. & Perttula, A. (2016). A user experience case study: two embodied cognition user interface solutions for a math learning game. Seminar.Net: Media, Technology & Life-Long Learning, 12(2).
Perttula, A., Tuomi, P., Kiili, K., & Lindstedt, A. (2016, October). Promoting students’ fractional thinking by challenging them to design game-based number line tasks for others. In Proceedings of the 20th International Academic Mindtrek Conference (pp. 426-432). ACM.
Ninaus, M., Kiili, K., McMullen, J., & Moeller, K. (2016). A Game-Based Approach to Examining Students’ Conceptual Knowledge of Fractions. In GALA 2016: LNCS 10056, 37–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50182-6_4
Kiili, K., Devlin, K., Perttula, T., Tuomi, P., & Lindstedt, A. (2015). Using video games to combine learning and assessment in mathematics education. International Journal of Serious Games, 2(4). http://journal.seriousgamessociety.org/index.php?journal=IJSG&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=98
Kiili, K., Devlin, K., & Multisilta, J. (2015). Editorial: Is game-based math learning finally coming of age?. International Journal of Serious Games, 2(4). http://journal.seriousgamessociety.org/index.php?journal=IJSG&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=109
Baalsrud Hauge, J., Stanescu, I., Arnab, S., Moreno-Ger, P., Lim, T., Serrano-Laguna, A., Lameras, P., Hendrix, M., Kiili, K., Ninaus, M., de Freitas, S., Mazzetti, A., Dahlbom, A. & Degano, C. (2015). Learning Analytics Architecture to Scaffold Learning Experience Through Technology-Based Methods. International Journal of Serious Games 2(1). http://journal.seriousgamessociety.org/index.php?journal=IJSG&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=38
Kiili, K., Lainema, T., Freitas, S. D., & Arnab, S. (2014). Flow framework for analyzing the quality of educational games. Entertainment Computing. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.entcom.2014.08.002
Kiili, K., Perttula, A., Lindstedt, A., Arnab, S. & Suominen, M. (2014). Flow Experience as a Quality Measure in Evaluating Physically Activating Collaborative Serious Games. International Journal of Serious Games, 1(3). http://journal.seriousgamessociety.org/index.php?journal=IJSG&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=23
Kiili, K., Ketamo, H., Koivisto, A., & Finn, E. (2014). Studying the User Experience of a Tablet Based Math Game. International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL), 4(1), 60-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/IJGBL.2014010104
Kiili, K., Ketamo, H., & Kickmeier-Rust, M. D. (2014). Evaluating the usefulness of Eye Tracking in Game-based Learning. International Journal of Serious Games, 1(2). http://journal.seriousgamessociety.org/index.php?journal=IJSG&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=15
Kiili, K. Tuomi, P., Koskela, M. & Earp, J. (2014). Learning by Creating Educational Exergames: Creative Pedagogy That Gets Students Moving. In Niemi, H., Multisilta, J., Lipponen, L. & Vivitsou, M. (Eds.). Finnish Innovations and Technologies in Schools: A Guide Towards New Ecosystems of Learning. (pp. 87-96) Rotterdam: Sense Publishers. www.sensepublishers.com/catalogs/bookseries/other-books/finnish-innovations-and-technologies-in-schools/
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