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A study exploring how simulation and games compare to traditional paper manuals in a training context, with a focus on desktop PC building. Seven participants either engaged with a PC building simulator or learned from a manual before completing hands-on PC building tasks on a real desktop.
Simulation training is becoming more and more commonplace. However, there is little research into how effective it is for learning how to do manual tasks. While this pilot study examines the effectiveness of simulation training for learning how to replace PC components, the primary purpose of this pilot study was to test study feasibility and methodology to inform future larger studies of this type. To this purpose, we compare how accurately previously inexperienced participants replaced five different components in a physical PC after training with either the MSI “How to build a computer model” manual or “PC Building Simulator” by Claudiu Kiss and The Irregular Corporation. Due to a small population size, our results are non-generalizable. However, we present observations on our methodological and logistical experiences which are important to consider for future studies of this type. This pilot study shows that studies of this type are both necessary and feasible, although a larger population size is needed and researchers must carefully choose the type of learning they want to examine before choosing / creating their simulation and control group learning materials.
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/18lr0Zj4qQyIqRJiVmtx0Aa5lI5iHfGpJ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/18lr0Zj4qQyIqRJiVmtx0Aa5lI5iHfGpJ/view?usp=sharing)
The following tasks were done in collaboration with my two teammates.
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