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research intro
literature reviews
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(i) Various web-only publications contain
stimulating and detailed research of high
quality; for example, Fromme’s paper on
computer games as a part of children’s
culture (Fromme 2003). The archives of the
mailing forums populated by postings from
the key researchers in the field, such as
the GamesNetwork (GamesNetwork) list,
provide pointers to where contemporary
thought, debate and research are heading.
The problem, especially to researchers
used to traditional information-seeking
procedures, is of tracking down and
validating such information.
For those interested in identifying such
information, the following indexes are
particularly relevant:
• The Game Culture website provides
references to online and journal articles, |
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and game books:
www.gameculture.
com/index.html
• The Digiplay website contains a
searchable database of computer
gaming books:
www.digiplay.org.uk/books.php
• One particular site contains an extensive
listing of publications concerning
studies of role-playing games:
www.rpgstudies.net/
In addition, several online journals
(some peer-reviewed, and some not)
dedicated to the study of computer and
video games have recently started
offering articles and references solely
in this particular research domain.
Three in particular appear to be good
‘starting points’ for further investigation:
Computers in Entertainment (Computers
in Entertainment), IJIGS (IJIGS) and
Game Studies (Game Studies). |
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(ii) Fig 2: Stakeholders to consider in the development of games for use in schools
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Affect |
School child
Friends of school child
Teacher
Parent
Governor
Head teacher
Technician
Local funding body
National educational body
Media |
Plays the game
Peer pressure and group social behaviour can alter a school child’s perception or use of the game
Needs to know how to use the game to best effect.
Will examine the game critically
Keen to see that their child receives the best
and most appropriate education and teaching
Approves or oversees teaching practice within the school
Approves financial spending on items such as
technology and software within the school
Can determine, or enable, what technologies and
software can work within the classroom
Affects funds that the school receives
Indirectly affects funds that the school receives;
prescribes curriculum that the school follows
Reports on school and education matters, which can
affect the attitude of the various actors |
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