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The Use of Role–Playing in Learning

The Use of Role–Playing in Learning

Marco Greco
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 17
ISBN13: 9781605663609|ISBN10: 1605663603|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781616925826|EISBN13: 9781605663616
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-360-9.ch010
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Greco, Marco. "The Use of Role–Playing in Learning." Games-Based Learning Advancements for Multi-Sensory Human Computer Interfaces: Techniques and Effective Practices, edited by Thomas Connolly, et al., IGI Global, 2009, pp. 157-173. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-360-9.ch010

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Greco, M. (2009). The Use of Role–Playing in Learning. In T. Connolly, M. Stansfield, & L. Boyle (Eds.), Games-Based Learning Advancements for Multi-Sensory Human Computer Interfaces: Techniques and Effective Practices (pp. 157-173). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-360-9.ch010

Chicago

Greco, Marco. "The Use of Role–Playing in Learning." In Games-Based Learning Advancements for Multi-Sensory Human Computer Interfaces: Techniques and Effective Practices, edited by Thomas Connolly, Mark Stansfield, and Liz Boyle, 157-173. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-360-9.ch010

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Abstract

The use of Role-Playing is becoming prominent in Serious Games due to its positive effects on learning. In this chapter the author will provide a comprehensive definition of role-playing games, drawing inspiration from the many different definitions provided in the existing literature. Then, will propose a five-dimension taxonomy for Serious Role Playing Games, applying it to a small selection of successful Serious Games in five different domains. An overview of the literature will help the reader understand when Role-Playing should be used, and when it might be useless or detrimental. Finally, a brief analysis will be performed on the reviewed games, in order to point out the correlations among the taxonomy dimensions and the domains of application.

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