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In this chapter, we will describe an example of ICT rule-based EduRPG designed to train soft skills in general and primarily focusing on communication in the context of disaster management.
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Dell’Aquila, E., Marocco, D., Ponticorvo, M., di Ferdinando, A., Schembri, M., Miglino, O. (2017). DREAD-ED: Improving Communication Skills in Critical Situations. In: Educational Games for Soft-Skills Training in Digital Environments. Advances in Game-Based Learning. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06311-9_6
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