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How should theory guide a 'shift to digital' in mobile game-based learning?
1Customer Performance Group, Indiana University, 5450 Wintergreen Lane, Reno, NV 89511 USA.
Abstract:
This paper provides a theory-based critique and response to the Giannakas et al. [Educational Technology Research and Development, 66, 341-384 (2018). 10.1007/s11423-015-9396-3] critical review of mobile game-based learning. Within the framework of shifting-to-digital, the response discusses impact/value of the paper, possible application of the ideas found in the paper, limitations and constraints associated with the paper, and future suggestion for how the ideas in the paper should guide design and research.
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