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Learning Without Knowing: A study of playfulness in educational games (Broacasting our studies)
Abstract The use of tablet computers have increased significantly in numerous parts of society during recent years, and the educational sector is no exception. Use of games in educational situations has intrigued scholars of different disciplines, presenting both favouring and opposing opinions. Whilst the educational effectiveness of the game media is discussed, research done in the area of cognitive development, psychology and pedagogy argue for the importance of play and the positive eff [...]Keywords : Game design, Educational games for children, Playfulness, Educational games in Sweden
A Preliminary Study of Serious Game Effect Model based on Construal-Level Theory (Broacasting our studies)
Many of recent studies have suggested various positive outcomes of serious games. However, relatively little emphasis has been placed on the roles of user-centered factors from a psychological perspective. One of the main goals of serious games is the change of the user`s perception and behavior towards a positive direction. To achieve this goal, psychological factors should be applied to the user`s playing process in serious games. Inspired by construal-level theory(CLT), we propose a CLT appli [...]Keywords : Serious game, User's perception, psychological factors
From Screens to Devices and Tangible Objects: A Framework Applied to Serious Games Characterization (Broacasting our studies)
The accelerated progress being made with interactive devices (such as screens, cameras, joysticks and tangible objects) has triggered the develop- ment of new interaction methods for applications (e.g., body language, haptic feedback, etc.). Video games and Serious Games are being played on increa- singly innovative peripherals (e.g., Kinect, Wii Balance Board). These devices have generated new, intuitive forms of Human-Computer Interaction that are completely changing our usages. The purpose of [...]Keywords : Tangible objects, screens, devices, video game, serious game, characterization
USING SERIOUS GAMES FOR IDEA ASSESSMENT IN SERVICE INNOVATION (Broacasting our studies)
Abstract Serious games are an innovative way for tackling design objectives in a variety of IS contexts. In this paper, we explore the use of an online serious game for idea assessment in companies, an approach that is not covered in scientific literature so far. Thereby, we contribute to understanding (i) whether serious games can add to overcoming challenges in the area of idea assessment, and, (ii) whether there are potential biases of the game towards more incremental or radical ideas w [...]Keywords : Big Five, Experiment, Idea Assessment, Personality Traits, Serious Games, Service Innovation, Team Formation
Creación de Juegos Serios en Unity 3D (Broacasting our studies)
ABSTRACT This thesis addresses the problems of the development of serious games, focusing particularly on bridging the gap between of two separate communities: developers and domain experts, that is, educators. Nowadays, students are used to “consume” a large number of games for different purposes (mainly for leisure), and they are expecting a certain quality level in the games (e.g. media assets, story, effects, etc.) and affecting the attitude of playing the game if it does no [...]Keywords : Educational video games, Serious games, Game design, Human-Computer interaction, Game engine
FACILITATION MATTERS A framework for instructor-led serious gaming (Broacasting our studies)
ABSTRACT This thesis explores the use of serious games from an instructor perspective. More specifically, it aims to study the roles of instructors and how they can be facilitated within an instructor-led game-based training environment. Research within the field of serious games has mostly focused on the learners’ perspective, but little attention has been paid to what the instructors do and what challenges that entails. In this thesis, I argue that serious games, as artefacts used f [...]Learning Modeling Languages Using Strategies from Gaming (Broacasting our studies)
Abstract Learning about software modeling languages from documentation can be a difficult and confusing process, and many of the currently existing modeling language tutorials are only marginally better. At the same time, players of video games spend hours upon hours learning to play games that require mastering complex strategies and concepts, without losing motivation or interest. This success for motivating learning effort seen in many games, is in turn supporting an emerging trend of ed [...]Keywords : Learning, Games, Modeling
Games based learning (Broacasting our studies)
Abstract The aim of this thesis is to investigate whether it is possible for a teacher (as a non-game developer) to create educational computer games that could be considered fun‟ to play. The influences of game genre and graphical fidelity on this process are also investigated, along with the practicalities and barriers that constrain the (mainstream) use of computer games within the education system.A literature review was conducted into the motivations for using educational games, [...]Keywords : Video games, Educational games
Paint-It: A Children?s Habit Revised (Broacasting our studies)
Ambient Intelligence technologies can play an important role in enriching the education and learning experience. Such technologies offer students increased access to information within an augmented teaching environment which encourages active learning and collaboration, enhancing their motivation to learn. This paper focuses of transferring painting into the Ami environment through the usage of an augmented digital surface as a painting canvas, and offering interaction through augmented physical [...]Keywords : Learning, Painting
L'incroyable histoire de la saga Mario Kart (Book reference)
This tiny 80 pages books tells the history of the Mario Kart series of games, from Super Mario Kart (Nintendo, 1992) to Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo, 2014), also including spin-offs like Mario Kart Arcade GP (Namco, 2005). This book features a lot of images and is very pleasant to read. It also offers many trivia related to the various series episodes, obtained through a direct interview with the main designers. As it can go into details due to lack of pages, this book is recommended to anyone who hav [...]Keywords : mario kart, history