Collaborative learning of computer applications in the contexts of work, learning, and play

Hinn, D. Michelle; Wang, X.C.; Twidale, Michael B.

doi:10.1109/icalt.2004.1357403

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“…Kiesler et al (2000) note the significance of help from family members, particularly younger people, in the use of home computers. We have also looked at collaborative learning in the playing of computer games and other more playful contexts (Hinn et al, 2004). Similarly, are certain technologies particularly well adapted either by accident or design to afford certain kinds of OTSL?…”

Section: Considering the Dimensions Of Learning Episodesmentioning

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Over the Shoulder Learning: Supporting Brief Informal Learning

Twidale

2005

Comput Supported Coop Work

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The paper reviews work on informal technical help giving between colleagues. It concentrates on the process of how colleagues help each other to use a computer application to achieve a specific work task, contrasting this with the focus of much prior work on surrounding issues like the choice of whom to ask, information re-use and the larger work context of encouragement or otherwise of such learning. By an analysis of the literature and a study of office activity, some strengths and weaknesses of the method are identified. The difficulties of talking about the process of performing graphical user interface actions are explored. Various design implications for functionalities to improve the efficiency of informal help giving are explored. A consideration of informal learning can help in designing more effective, learnable, robust and acceptable CSCW systems. It also provides a different perspective on interface design as an exploration of features to support human-human interaction, using the computer screen as a shared resource to support this. In this way CSCW research may contribute to HCI research, since during such help giving, all computer systems are at least temporarily collaborative applications.

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Section: Considering the Dimensions Of Learning Episodesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Over the Shoulder Learning: Supporting Brief Informal Learning

Twidale

2005

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“…It could be seen that the developers developed the game with entertainment so that players know about the addictive. There is then blurred distinction between playing and learning as D. Michelle Hin, X. Christine Wang, and Michael B. Twidale call it [6]. Children play and learn at the same time.…”

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confidence: 94%

A case study of developing game edutainment

Phunsa

Tirakoat

2008

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Digital Interactive Media in Entertainment and Arts

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This paper aims at developing a game edutainment that combines learning with playing. Game content intends to give knowledge about 7 addictives -opium, heroin, inhalant, methamphetamine, marijuana, cigarette and alcohol. We explore the satisfaction of players towards this game and examine how the players could learn about addictive danger. We found that this game would stimulate the players to avoid the addictives while enjoying 3D adventure computer game.

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