5. …not required to possess an intimate
knowledge of video game history or
to devote weeks or months to play.
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- Jesper Juul
7. Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online
Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning
Studies (2010)
* learner control of media
* promote student reflection
Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of
Online Learning Studies
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23. Dickey, M. D. (2005). Engaging By Design:
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