Volcanoes in video games: the portrayal of volcanoes in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) video games and their learning potential [PDF]
Geoscience Communication, 2021 Volcanoes are a very common staple in mainstream video games. Particularly within the action–adventure genres, entire missions (e.g. Monster Hunter: Generation Ultimate, 2018) or even full storylines (e.g.
E. G. McGowan +2 more
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Promoting game accessibility: Experiencing an induction on inclusive design practice at the global games jam [PDF]
, 2013 Copyright @ 2013 The AuthorsThe Global Games Jam (GGJ) attracts many people who are passionate about games development, coming from a range of educational backgrounds.
Ghinea, G +3 more
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University students and video games: Perceptions, use, and preferences according to gender
Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2020 This work analyses the video game culture in terms of perceptions, use, and preferences towards video games for a group of 610 university students, focusing on the impact of gender.
Jorge Oceja +1 more
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The Same, But Different: The Educational Affordances of Different Gaming Genres [PDF]
, 2008 As research continues into the use of computer games for educational purposes, the differences between different gaming genres become increasingly more important.
David Argles +5 more
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Training basic laparoscopic skills using a custom-made video game
Perspectives on Medical Education, 2014 Video games are accepted and used for a wide variety of applications. In the medical world, research on the positive effects of playing games on basic laparoscopic skills is rapidly increasing.
Jetse Goris +2 more
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Exploring User Experience from an Emotional Context When Designing Immersive Games for Education
Journal of ICT in Education, 2021 In the past decade, the science of learning has taken on a fresh approach through the conceptual incorporation video games. Educational games are now regarded as an effective method to engage the present generation of constantly distracted youths ...
Tan Chin Ike +3 more
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How can exploratory learning with games and simulations within the curriculum be most effectively evaluated? [PDF]
, 2006 There have been few attempts to introduce frameworks that can help support tutors evaluate educational games and simulations that can be most effective in their particular learning context and subject area.
Martin, O. +6 more
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Problematic Internet Use in Frontotemporal Dementia: A Case Series
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The present study investigated problematic internet use (PIU) among 61 patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) compared to a cohort of 354 patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's dementia. PIU was identified in 22.9% of FTD patients compared to only 0.8% of AD patients (p < 0.001). Behaviors included compulsive social
Daniele Urso +9 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A compostable PGS soft surgical robot with interchangeable modules integrates transient Mo tactile and Si thermal sensors for dual feedback. The device preserves its function after clinical‐grade sterilization, demonstrates stable actuation and cardiac tissue grasping with real‐time in vivo pulsatile monitoring, and biodegrades post‐use with soil‐safe,
Minseong Chae +27 more
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A Theoretical Background for Educational Video Games
, 2011 This theory is then put into practice by analyzing three commercial educational games. It constitutes a first step towards Instructional Game Design.
Szilas, Nicolas, Acosta, Martin Eduardo
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