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Wendel, Viktor; Krepp, Stefan; Gutjahr, Michael Oliver; Göbel, Stefan; Steinmetz, Ralf – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2015
In collaborative learning scenarios, the role of the instructor is vital. This aspect directly carries over to the concept of collaborative multiplayer Serious Games, where a group of players is learning together using a Serious Game. In this paper, the authors propose a novel approach for integration and support of instructors in collaborative…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Cooperative Learning, Questionnaires, Teacher Role
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Reitz, Liesa; Sohny, Aline; Lochmann, Gerrit – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2016
The authors present a novel way of oral language training by embedding the English as a foreign language (EFL) learning process into a generic 3D Cooperative Virtual Reality (VR) Game. Due to lack of time, resources and innovation, the language classroom is limited in its possibilities of promoting authentic communication. Therefore, the…
Descriptors: Oral Language, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Simulated Environment
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Mavridis, Apostolos; Tsiatsos, Thrasyvoulos; Terzidou, Theodouli – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2016
This paper focuses on methodologies of serious games deployment and evaluation. Particularly, this study will present a specific category of serious games that are based on Collaborative Virtual Environments and they aim to support Collaborative Learning. We call these serious games Collaborative Virtual Educational Games (CVEG). The paper aims to…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Instructional Design, Cooperative Learning, Educational Games
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Oksanen, Kimmo; Hämäläinen, Raija – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2013
Collaborative serious games have proven to have the potential to support joint knowledge construction, and there is a growing interest in applying such games to promote high-level learning. However, most of the existing studies have focused on the effects of functional, task-specific support while ignoring the social aspects of collaborative…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Cooperative Learning, Interpersonal Relationship, Social Behavior
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Wiemeyer, Josef; Schneider, Philipp – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2012
Considering the wide use of Serious Games in application fields like cognitive learning, health education and rehabilitation and the recent developments of sensor and interface technology it is surprising that applications to motor learning in sport are rare. The aim of this study is to examine whether a specific learning effect can be elicited by…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development, Educational Games, Teaching Methods