DocumentCode
2401347
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
fYear
2011
fDate
4-6 May 2011
Firstpage
182
Lastpage
183
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/VS-GAMES.2011.36
Filename
5962087
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