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Augmented Learning: Research and Design of Mobile Educational Games

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An overview of mobile learning games that argues for the educational advantages of handheld games over their big-screen counterparts.

Author(s): Eric Klopfer
Year: 2008

Language: English
Pages: 272

0262113155......Page 1
Augmented Learning......Page 4
Contents......Page 6
Preface......Page 8
Acknowledgments......Page 16
1 Educational Innovation through Time......Page 22
2 Educational? Games?......Page 34
3 The Aftermath of Math Blaster......Page 44
4 Great Moments in Mobile and Handheld Games......Page 54
5 What Does an Award-Winning Video Game Look Like?......Page 74
6 Participatory Simulations: Technology Adapting to the Classroom......Page 82
7 The Importance of Reality......Page 108
8 Location Matters: The Role of Place......Page 130
9 Authentic Outcomes......Page 150
10 Designing for Collaboration: Roles and Game Mechanics......Page 168
11 Learning to Write without a Stylus......Page 194
12 Anytime, Anywhere: Palmagotchi......Page 218
13 Conclusion......Page 242
References......Page 250
Index......Page 260