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Young, Michael F.; Slota, Stephen T.; Lai, Benedict – Review of Educational Research, 2012
In large measure the authors agree with Tobias and Fletcher's (2012) comments stating that clearer operational definitions of game features are needed to enable research on games and learning. The authors cannot accept that games are a subset of simulations, preferring to identify instances when games and simulations overlap and when they do not.…
Descriptors: Definitions, Cognitive Processes, Academic Achievement, Trend Analysis
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Dormann, Claire; Biddle, Robert – Simulation & Gaming, 2009
Computer games are now becoming ways to communicate, teach, and influence attitudes and behavior. In this article, we address the role of humor in computer games, especially in support of serious purposes. We begin with a review of the main theories of humor, including superiority, incongruity, and relief. These theories and their…
Descriptors: Play, Humor, Video Games, Educational Games