- Mahesh Joshi, Yi-Chia Wang, John Wilkerson, C. Rosé. 2008. A needs analysis for instructional support in LegSim. Abstract: The primary research question we address in this paper is the extent to which participation within a well-established game-based learning environment for Civics instruction called LegSim (Legislative Simulation) supports the needed development of argumentation skills. Our analysis suggests that although environments like LegSim offer great potential for providing students with valuable opportunities to develop important skills, active support during participation is needed to ensure that students take these opportunities when they are presented (1).
