Learning through collaboration: video game wikis
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Learning through collaboration: video game wikis
The wiki, wherein community-spirited players meticulously document their gaming experiences for the benefit of others, from simple guides to complex theories and strategies, has become the de facto online reference medium for video game players. This study sought to examine how players learn from one another about the systems that underpin their favourite games and how they engaged with social ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2050-3954,2050-3962
DOI: 10.1504/ijsmile.2014.063385