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Learning GamesWhat Is (and Is Not) a Learning Game?

Learning Games: What Is (and Is Not) a Learning Game? [This chapter examines how learning games are defined theoretically and pedagogically. It explores the relationship between simulation and game through examples from commercial and academically produced digital tools. Concepts of virtual vs. real and media vs. method that continue to be central concerns in the field of learning technologies are also discussed.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Learning GamesWhat Is (and Is Not) a Learning Game?

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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© Springer International Publishing AG 2017
ISBN
978-3-319-46827-3
Pages
15 –26
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-46829-7_2
Publisher site
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Abstract

[This chapter examines how learning games are defined theoretically and pedagogically. It explores the relationship between simulation and game through examples from commercial and academically produced digital tools. Concepts of virtual vs. real and media vs. method that continue to be central concerns in the field of learning technologies are also discussed.]

Published: Jun 17, 2017

Keywords: Learning games; Definitions; Philosophy; Education; Media vs. method; Simulation; Real vs. virtual; Design; Development

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