Publish at May 04 2021 Updated December 09 2021
When serious games first came into the picture, most people were sceptical. Since then, the use of these games mixing education and fun is much less taboo. Nevertheless, is it the perfect medium to raise awareness on subjects? Its effects must be put into perspective. It works especially in a global approach of co-construction of knowledge.
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