Open AccessAdventure games in education: A review
Author(s) -
Beth Cavallari,
John Heldberg,
Barry Harper
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
australasian journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1449-5554
pISSN - 1449-3098
DOI - 10.14742/ajet.2254
Subject(s) - adventure , adventure education , psychology , mathematics education , multimedia , computer science , artificial intelligence
This paper details an investigation into the educational applicability of adventure games. Adventure games are defined and their characteristics analysed. Those making claims about the educational viability of adventure games are identified and the claims are discussed. The current status of adventure games in the classroom, and the need for further research into their educational viability and research possibilities are discussed.
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