Title :
On Studying Collaborative Learning Interactions in Massively Multiplayer Online Games
Author :
Voulgari, Iro ; Komis, Vassilis
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Educ. Sci. & Early Childhood Educ., Univ. of Patras, Patras, Greece
Abstract :
In this paper we propose and apply a framework for the investigation of the potential of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) for collaborative learning. We focus on the group structure and processes. The findings suggest the interconnection of design features and players´ practices.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer games; groupware; collaborative learning interaction; design feature; group structure; massively multiplayer online games; Collaboration; Collaborative work; Communities; Education; Games; Interviews; Presses; collaborative learning; collaborative problem solving; massively multiplayer online games; mmogs; virtual worlds;
Conference_Titel :
Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications (VS-GAMES), 2011 Third International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Athens
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0316-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7695-4419-9
DOI :
10.1109/VS-GAMES.2011.36
