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UNPACKING DIGITAL GAMEBASED LEARNING The complexities of developing and using educational games (Broacasting our studies)

ABSTRACT Digital game-based learning has traditionally been examined from an ‘artefact-centric’ perspective that focuses on understanding how game design and principles of learning are, or can be, intertwined. These types of examinations have resulted in many descriptions of games’ educational potential, which has subsequently led to many types of arguments for why games should be used more extensively in formal education. However, comparatively little research has been do [...]

Keywords : Digital game-based learning, Serious game

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A renewed approach to serious games for cyber security (Broacasting our studies)

Abstract:We are living in a world which is continually evolving and where modern conflicts have moved to the cyber domain. In its 2010 Strategic Concept, NATO affirmed its engagement to reinforce the defence and deterrence of its state members. In this light, it has been suggested that the gamification of training and education for cyber security will be beneficial. Although serious games have demonstrated pedagogic effectiveness in this field, they have only been used in a limited number of con [...]

Keywords : serious games, framework, cyber security

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Student Preferences on Gaming Aspects for a Serious Game in Pharmacy Practice Education: A Cross-Sectional Study (Broacasting our studies)

ABSTRACTBackground: Serious games are motivating and provide a safe environment for students to learn from their mistakes without experiencing any negative consequences from their actions. However, little is known about students’ gaming preferences and the types of serious games they like to play for education.Objective: This study aims to determine the types of gaming aspects that students would like to play in a pharmacy-related serious game.Methods: A cross-sectional stud [...]

Keywords : gaming aspects, pharmacy-related serious game, pharmacy practice education, reward systems, game settings, storylines, viewing perspectives, gaming styles

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The history of Carmageddon TV (Blog post)

A few months ago, we told you about the history of Carmageddon, a famous racing game praised for its gameplay and violence. After the first title released in 1997, two sequels were made: Carmageddon II in 1998, and Carmageddon TDR in 2000.  A screenshot of Carmageddon TV before its cancellation In 2003, SCi, publisher of the game series, started the development of a fourth episode. Titled Carmageddon TV, this new episode tries to explore a new direction. The universe is "rebooted" [...]

Keywords : history, video games, carmageddon tv, cancelled project, gameplay

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Introduction aux "Serious Games" (version 4) (Lesson)

A presentation about "Serious Games", i.e. games designed for purposes going beyond entertainment. -= Presentation slides (in french) =- (Flash file - click inside the left or right side of the window to browse through the slides)  

Keywords : serious games, introduction, examples, classroom, education

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Exemples de Serious Games pour l'enseignement en SVT (Lesson)

A selection of "Serious Games", i.e. games designed for purposes going beyond entertainment, to teach science, biology and geology. -= Presentation slides (in french) =- (Flash file - click inside the left or right side of the window to browse through the slides)  

Keywords : serious games, example, biology, geology, science

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Der Einsatz von Online Games als Self-Assessment im Recruiting (Broacasting our studies)

Executive SummaryIn the case of bad hires companies are facing high costs. This is especially true for big and well-known companies, as they are receiving lots of applications every year for diverse positions. Hence, these companies have to establish a process in which they can select suitable applicants in an efficient way. In order to achieve this, employees of the HR-department can use different tools and methods. A relatively new method is the use of gamified self-assessment simulations.In t [...]

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¿Pueden los videojuegos jugar un papel relevante en educación? (Broacasting our studies)

The main goal of any educational institution is to form students as best as possible. To achieve it, traditional teaching models should be open to new learning experiences using emergent technologies such as video games, which offer a more attractive alternative to the student and a great capacity for interaction with knowledge. Studies based on this kind of initiatives show favorable results in terms of motivation and cognitive development. However, it is not&nb [...]

Keywords : Serious games, Educational innovation, Video games-based learning

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How enterprises play: Towards a taxonomy for enterprise gamification (Broacasting our studies)

Our research into the enterprise gamification domain was designed to investigate the different objectives, purposes, target audiences, game design patterns and technology used in gamified implementations. We found that a formal classification system was not only absent, but that it was essential to provide a baseline for developing and comparing gamification design strategies. To this purpose we identified 304 publicly available case studies of organizations that self-identified as having undert [...]

Keywords : Taxonomy, Gamification, Enterprise systems, Classification, Design, Information systems, Strategic management, Serious games

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Carmageddon TV (Broacasting our studies)

An article about the history of the cancelled game Carmageddon TV (2003-2005), based on interviews with creators of the game. 

Keywords : carmageddon TV, history, video game

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