Title :
Learning Conversations in World of Warcraft
Author :
Nardi, Bonnie A. ; Ly, Stella ; Harris, Justin
Author_Institution :
California Univ., Irvine, CA
Abstract :
We examine learning culture in a popular online game, world of warcraft. We analyze the way players learn this complex game through chat conversation with peers. We describe three kinds of learning: fact finding, devising tactics/strategy, and acquiring game ethos. We investigate learning in the zone of proximal development as specified in cultural-historical activity theory. We examine the emotional tenor of learning conversations, noting their drama, humor, and intimacy
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer games; conversation learning; cultural-historical activity theory; online video game; Asia; Discussion forums; Educational institutions; Ethics; Europe; Games; Internet; North America;
Conference_Titel :
System Sciences, 2007. HICSS 2007. 40th Annual Hawaii International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Waikoloa, HI
Electronic_ISBN :
1530-1605
DOI :
10.1109/HICSS.2007.321
