Cross-Scale Gamified Learning System for Circuit Education

This project, developed as my Master’s thesis, explores a cross-scale gamified learning system that helps middle school students grasp abstract circuit concepts through tangible and embodied interaction. The system integrates two modules: a macro-level tabletop interface for real-world circuit construction guided by projection animations, and a micro-level first-person game where students use body movements to simulate the behavior of electrons in LC resonant circuits. By combining physical manipulation with immersive gameplay and symbolic feedback, the study demonstrates how learners can better connect operational, experiential, and theoretical knowledge. Results from classroom-based experiments show significant improvements in students’ conceptual understanding, engagement, and cognitive integration across scales.

Hu, Q., Li, Z., & Chen, L. (2025). Designing a Cross-scale Gamified Learning System for Circuit Education: Bridging Macro and Micro Cognitive Scales. In Proceedings of IASDR 2025. Taipei, China.

Hu, Q. & Li, Z. (2025). “‘Seeing’ Electricity: Exploring Middle School Students’ Experiences in a Kinect-based Sound Visualization Circuit Learning Game.” HCII 2025 – Human-Computer Interaction International Conference, Late Breaking, Springer CCIS.

Full version is currently under review at IJHCI.