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Developing and evaluating dialogue games for collaborative e–learning.
- Source :
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Journal of Computer Assisted Learning . Mar2002, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p93-101. 0p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Abstract This paper argues that developments in collaborative e-learning dialogue should be based on pedagogically sound principles of discourse, and therefore, by implication, there is a need to develop methodologies which transpose — typically informal — models of educational dialogue into cognitive tools that are suitable for students. A methodology of ‘investigation by design’ is described which has been used to design computer-based dialogue games supporting conceptual change and development in science — based on the findings of empirical studies. An evaluation of two dialogue games for collaborative interaction, a facilitating game and an elicit-inform game, has shown that they produce significant improvements in students conceptual understanding, and they are differentially successful — depending on the nature of the conceptual difficulties experienced by the learners. The implications this study has for the role of collaborative dialogue in learning and designing computer-based and computer–mediated collaborative interaction are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SECONDARY education
*EDUCATIONAL games
*EDUCATIONAL technology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02664909
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6262924
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.0266-4909.2001.00215.x