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Jasinski, Marie; Thiagarajan, Sivasailam – Educational Technology, 2000
Focuses on the use of e-mail games for learning. Discusses terminology; reasons for using virtual games; promoting person-to-person interaction online; how to play an e-mail game, including three examples of specific games; player reactions; design components; the functions for facilitating an e-mail game; and the game as an excuse for debriefing.…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
Mayer, Richard E.; Schustack, Miriam W.; Blanton, William E. – Educational Technology, 1999
Examines what children learn from using educational technology in an informal, collaborative environment. Explores how mastering educational computer programs can promote problem-solving transfer. Studies at three after-school computer clubs reveal children who use educational software may learn content knowledge about computer literacy,…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Children, Computer Games, Computer Literacy
Rieber, Lloyd P.; Matzko, Michael J. – Educational Technology, 2001
These designers approaches their physics lesson design task from the viewpoint of play. The designs, all having strong gaming influences, aim to be flexible enough to take advantage of the experience and ideas of a teacher working with a standard curriculum, yet interesting enough for students to want to continue exploring resources on their own…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Experiential Learning, Games, Instructional Design
