Abstract How to create an interactive product that encourages high school students to get in contact with the world of chemistry. Or how to get high school students pay any attention to the discipline of chemistry through an interactive entertainment application that besides entertaining can teach some of the most basic concepts of the The science that can better explain the progress of humanity. In the following lines we will present the steps taken in the design an interactive entertainme
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Keywords : Video games, Game Mecanics, Design, Aesthetics, chemistry, School, Learning
AbstractOne of the most challenging problems in the simulation of real environments is to generate worlds that appear realistic and more attractive. It becomes increasingly challenging when the simulated environment focuses on minors (students), because the young generation has high demands on simulation systems due to their experience in computer gaming. Virtual museums are among the most important simulation environments, which present cultural and educational content for everyone. Their purpo
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Keywords : Cultural Heritage , Serious game
In this paper, we propose an environment to support collaborative modding, as a new way to learn a subject. Modding can be defined as the activity to modify an existing game with dedicated tools. In a constructivist approach, we base our work on the assumption that modding a learning game can help learners to acquire the concepts of the subject concerned. We also think that modding in collaborative settings can help learners both to learn the subject and to learn to collaborate. We first propose
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Keywords : Modding, Game development kits, Learning game 2.0, Collaborative learning
Les outils de modding créés depuis quelques années permettent aux joueurs de modifier leurs jeux vidéo de plus en plus facilement. On observe que les personnes qui ont modifié un jeu acquièrent à cette occasion des connaissances sur son fonctionnement et ses contenus. L'idée que nous développons ici est l'application de ce principe aux learning games, pour faire du jeu 2.0 un moyen d'appropriation des connaissances accessible à
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Keywords : Apprentissage collaboratif, Learning game, Modding
Data Modeling (DM) is an important area in the Information System (IS) learning. In particular, in the IS analysis phase business analysts need to provide a comprehensive notation to avoid misunderstanding between software engineers and customer. Teaching DM is a challenging task, mainly because it lays great emphasis on theory. It remains often abstract, not consensual and complex to implement in real setting. In order to better motivate learners, this paper aims to assess the integration of Se
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Keywords : Serious Games, Gamification, Innovation Minitrack, Data modeling learning, INNOV8, IS learning, Teaching DM
A "quick" presentation of the overall history of videogames, from 1952 to 2013.This course revolves around a Serious Game about the history of video games, that you can play below. -= Presentation slides (in french) =- (Flash file - click inside the left or right side of the window to browse through the slides) -= Vintage Game Shop : Student Edition =- (Flash file) Click here to download the "offline" version of the game (Windows EXE, 9mo)
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Keywords : history, video games, vintage game shop
A presentation of both practical and theoretical dimensions of Game Design. It explains the basics before you can launch in creating a (video) game.Deals with the concepts of Fun, Flow, Gameplay loop, game rule, Gameplay bricks, etc. It will also tell you to participate in Game Jams! -= Presentation slides (in french) =- (Flash file - click inside the left or right side of the window to browse through the slides) Download the game Frog Hunt (1.7mo)
Keywords : game design, theory, pratice, gameplay, fun
An overall presentation of the various jobs related to videogames:Journalist / YoutuberSalesmanProfessionnal player (pro-gamer) Events organizer -= Presentation slides (in french) =- (Flash file - click inside the left or right side of the window to browse through the slides)
Keywords : game design, indudtry, video games
Abstract— Players’ gameplay action-decision data can be used towards profiling as serious games analytics. The insights gained can help support the decisions for performance improvement and as ‘prescriptions’ for training – e.g., diagnosing who should receive training, how much training will be given, informing the design of the game, and determining the contents for inclusion and exclusion. Data-driven training prescription can help learning organizations save mone
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Keywords : Serious Games Analytics, Similarity measures, Performance improvement, Reducing training cost, Training prescription
ABSTRACTBackground: The emergence of new technologies in the obstetrical field should lead to the development of learning applications, specifically for obstetrical emergencies. Many childbirth simulations have been recently developed. However, to date none of them have been integrated into a serious game.Objective: Our objective was to design a new type of immersive serious game, using virtual glasses to facilitate the learning of pregnancy and childbirth pathologies. We have elaborat
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Keywords : Serious game, Obstetric emergencies, Gynecology