Communication and collaboration in educational multiplayer mobile games. Proceedings of Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age. December 7-9

Mobile games present unique possibilities for education. Games in education allow the flexibility to adapt easily to different circumstances, context, and varying number of players. Central to collaboration in multiplayer mobile games is the ability of players to communicate with one another. An understanding of the problems and possibilities underlying this fundamental attribute would enable designers and practitioners to identify high-risk technologies. It will also assist them to predict the stability and reliability of their communication medium. This paper provides an overview of the mobile gaming literature and draws conclusions related to the communication and collaboration features in existing educational mobile games