چکیده (انگلیسی):

Mobile learning has the advantage of being able to be used within and between contexts
and can also be seamlessly integrated into broader learning experiences that include other
forms of learning. Such experiences can assist in the development of cognitive and
collaborative skills by encouraging learners to work together to solve problems, see others'
perspectives and cooperatively find creative and critical solutions. This paper describes a
serious mobile learning game designed to allow participants to play the role of business
consultants to an organisation facing some serious challenges. It uses mixed reality resources
to lead the players through a realistic scenario, providing them with physical,
cognitive and collaborative challenges. Following mobile learning, the learners demonstrate
their critical insights into the learning content by creating a consulting presentation
in the classroom. Our study contrasts group cooperation where each learner is given
asymmetric learning contents, with a cooperative group with two single learners given
symmetric (identical) learning contents.We present the results of an experiment designed
to measure the effectiveness of asymmetric learning content in fostering cooperative
critical thinking, as examined by content and conversation analysis whilst preparing the
consulting presentation. We found that the implicit cooperation condition e cooperative
reciprocity, triggered by the asymmetric learning contents - was important for maximising
critical thinking skills.