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Learning objects in educational games

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Miroslav Minovic,

Milos Milovanovic,

Dusan Starcevic, and

Mladan JovanovicAuthors Info & Claims

International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, Volume 2, Issue 4

Pages 336 - 346

https://doi.org/10.1504/IJTEL.2010.035736

Published: 01 October 2010 Publication History

Abstract

In this paper we will focus on the problem of using learning objects (LO) in educational games. The purpose of this paper is to propose a model that will attempt to establish the balance between knowledge integration into game on one side, and its reusability on the other. Our model driven approach is relying on use of LOs as constructing pieces of knowledge resources which are specialised for educational game design purpose. Presented models contribute to methodology of educational games development in a way that they embrace principles of learning and knowledge management early in design process. We demonstrated applicability of our models in design case study, where we developed an educational game editor where educators can easily define new educational game utilising existing knowledge, assessment and multimedia from repository.

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KovačEvić IMinović MMilovanović MDe Pablos PStarčEvić D(2013)Motivational aspects of different learning contextsComputers in Human Behavior10.1016/j.chb.2012.01.02329:2(354-363)Online publication date: 1-Mar-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1016/j.chb.2012.01.023
Kelle SKlemke RGruber MSpecht M(2007)Standardization of game based learning designProceedings of the 2011 international conference on Computational science and its applications - Volume Part IV10.5555/2029365.2029414(518-532)Online publication date: 20-Jun-2007
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2029365.2029414

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International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning Volume 2, Issue 4

October 2010

98 pages

ISSN:1753-5255

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KovačEvić IMinović MMilovanović MDe Pablos PStarčEvić D(2013)Motivational aspects of different learning contextsComputers in Human Behavior10.1016/j.chb.2012.01.02329:2(354-363)Online publication date: 1-Mar-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1016/j.chb.2012.01.023
Kelle SKlemke RGruber MSpecht M(2007)Standardization of game based learning designProceedings of the 2011 international conference on Computational science and its applications - Volume Part IV10.5555/2029365.2029414(518-532)Online publication date: 20-Jun-2007
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2029365.2029414

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