Designing a 3D Collaborative Game to Support Game Based Learning

Research areas:

• Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
• Game Based Learning

Year:

2011

Type of Publication:

In Proceedings

Keywords:

Game Based Learning, Serious Games, CSCL, Second Life, 3D Collaborative Learning Game Design Model

Authors:

• Terzidou, Theodouli
• Tsiatsos, Thrasyvoulos

Book/Proc. title:

5th European Conference on Games Based Learning – ECGBL 2011

Pages:

573-581

Abstract:

The main goal of this paper is to provide educational game designers with a design model for the development of 3D virtual collaborative games aiming to utilize the advantages of 3D immersive environments. The proposed design model is presented through a detailed 3D collaborative game scenario, appropriate and suitable for implementing educational games in virtual immersive environments. Thereby this paper presents a proposal to support collaborative learning based on 3D serious games.