Gaming Applications Overview

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Allowing users to apply knowledge and support learning

From disc installation on game consoles to cloud-based online multiplayer games

Engage learners of all abilities

Integrating text, graphics, video, animation, and sound Signup and view all the answers

Scores and information on performance Signup and view all the answers

To represent real-life objects using computer models Signup and view all the answers

To test cars during the design stage Signup and view all the answers

To help patients face fears in a controlled environment Signup and view all the answers

Exploring historical sites through virtual tours Signup and view all the answers

By allowing employees to create electronic bulletins Signup and view all the answers

Increased risk of falling victim to fraud Signup and view all the answers

By monitoring employee progress through tracking systems Signup and view all the answers

Lack of human contact and isolation Signup and view all the answers

Buying and selling products over the internet Signup and view all the answers

Savings on paper and postage costs Signup and view all the answers

Popular app categories include gaming, music, movies, and instant messaging. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Electronic games played on devices including games consoles, mobile phones, and computers.
Evolution from installation of discs on game consoles to use of cloud and online multiplayer games.
Games designed with rules and increasing levels of difficulty to engage learners of all abilities.
Games used in training situations in the workplace and for educational purposes.
Educational gaming applications allow users to apply knowledge and support learning within a virtual world.

Uses a computer model to represent a real-life object.
Models created from large data volumes and mathematical equations to produce 3D graphics.
Examples of simulation: car manufacturers testing cars during design stage, architects creating models of new buildings.
Flight simulators used at pilot schools to teach pilots how to land a plane during a storm.

Used in medicine to treat post-traumatic stress or phobias, and for training surgeons.
Used in education to experience experiments, dissections, or virtual field trips.
Can also be used for visiting museums or battle sites.

Come with preloaded applications and ability to download further apps from app stores.
Popular app categories include games, music, movies, and instant messaging.
App support and regular updates provided by app developers.
Instant messaging used in the workplace and schools to communicate with parents.

Allows customers to access bank account, view transactions, and perform various activities.
Advantages: transactions can be done at home, work, or abroad, available 24/7, and money can be moved immediately.
Disadvantages: greater chance of falling victim to fraud, and bank must stay ahead of cyber criminals.

Advantages: learners can train in their own time, no travel costs, employers can monitor progress, and multimedia and virtual reality can make content attractive.
Disadvantages: limited opportunities for questions, isolation, poor internet connection, and employees work at different paces.