The Effects of Location-based Mobile Games on Media Literacy Education in Schools Based on the Case Study of Pokémon Go

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10.2991/assehr.k.220504.168How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Location-based; Mobile Games; Media Literacy Education; Pokémon Go

Abstract

This article explains the application of mobile games in media literacy education. Based on a case study of Pokémon Go, it argues how location-based mobile games contribute to teaching media literacy in schools. The participatory context and the ideal informal learning space constructed within the game benefit the teaching environment in class. Also, the multimodal text offered by the game broadens the version of text conventionally used in the classroom and improves the clarity of information delivery as well. The application of mobile games opens new possibilities in education, but raises concerns regarding the informal and simulated game space.

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© 2022 The Authors. Published by Atlantis Press SARL.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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TI  - The Effects of Location-based Mobile Games on Media Literacy Education in Schools Based on the Case Study of Pokémon Go
BT  - Proceedings of the 2022 8th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2022)
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