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Title:
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FOSTERING LEARNING COMMUNITIES WITH GAMEBASED LEARNING |
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Author(s):
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Stephan Lukosch |
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ISBN:
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972-8924-16-X |
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Editors:
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Pedro Isaías, Maggie McPherson and Frank Bannister |
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Year:
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2006 |
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Edition:
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1 |
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Keywords:
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Collaborative learning, game-based learning, web-based learning communities |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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11 |
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Last Page:
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18 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The German distance learning university uses the web-based collaborative learning platform CURE to support different
collaborative learning scenarios, e.g. collaborative exercises or virtual seminars. During these scenarios students form
learning groups upon teacher's request and collaborate on a common task. But as soon as the given tasks are
accomplished, in most times the collaboration stagnates and finally stops. In this paper, we report on game-based
extensions to CURE. In our opinion, these game-based extensions will foster a higher degree of interaction between students. As computer and video games have become a common leisure activity for children up to young adults, they will simplify it for students to get to know each other, develop responsibilities for their peer students, and finally establish a
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