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Online gaming as an educational tool in learning and training

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Significant use of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) for supporting collaborative learning approaches are discussed. The ability of MMORPGs to engage large groups of remotely located users has prompted research projects and military training organizations to start using these online gaming approaches for engaging and retaining large number of remotely located learner groups, supporting collaborative learning objectives and community practices. Another project has also demonstrated potential use of the tool for supporting collaborative learning processes, such as those associated with problem and experience-based learning. It also allowed learners to design and develop the game themselves. The online role-play game was based upon a multiuser domain object oriented (MOO) that was used to support English and history students.

Source: British Journal of Educational Technology

DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2007.00720.x

Authors: Sara De Freitas, Mark Griffiths

Institutions: University of London, Nottingham Trent University, Birkbeck, University of London

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2069151305

FWCI: 11.28

Cites: 5

Cited by: 92

Related to: 10