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Video games, tools of soft power or vectors of ideologies? (Broacasting our studies)

Many video games convey ideological messages, in more or less subtle ways, whether political or economic, or as a form of soft power. However, gamers don't always recognize these messages, and interpret them subjectively.

Keywords : Video game, Soft Power, Ideology, Interpretative gaps, Serious game, Ethics

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Misconception 4: Video games have no place in the classroom with Julian Alvarez (Broacasting our studies)

Podcast: "Are you thinking of using video games in your university teaching? You may not realize that video games can be a useful learning tool. In this fourth episode, we welcome Julian Alvarez, a teacher-researcher in Information and Communication Sciences at the University of Lille, who answers the common misconception that “video games have no place in the classroom”. A pioneer in research into the link between games and learning, he shares with us examples of how video game [...]

Keywords : Ludopedagogy, Edutainment, Serious game, Education, Ethics

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(Broacasting our studies)

This conference was held in St Quentin (France) and is part of a series of events intended to question editorial productions addressing the issue of gender. The intervention took the form of a guided tour of the exhibition “Do video games escape the question of gender?” available here. TV report on the event

Keywords : Gender, Video game, History

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Discussions on the exploitation of video games (Broacasting our studies)

The aim of this conference is to present different strategies for using play as an instrument in edutainment sessions. At the same time, the limits and counter-effects of such approaches are outlined. Finally, an evaluative model is presented to highlight the different dimensions to be taken into account when designing and running an edutainment session.

Keywords : Serious game, Mediation, Ethics, Ludopedagogy, Evaluation, CEPAJe, Gamification, Colectyng

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Serious games and design thinking: a possible combinaison? (Broacasting our studies)

This chapter presents two socio-technical systems that combine the use of serious games, especially digital ones, with design thinking. The aim of this approach is to test whether such a combination is possible. To this end, we conduct a comparative study of two serious games in which we were involved. Through a reflexive approach and by mobilizing surveys and field studies, the approach is not only feasible, but also allows for a good complementarity between game phases and design thinking. How [...]

Keywords : Serious games, Serious Play, Design Thinking, Edutainment, Video games, Activities, Game Design

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Instrumentalizing video games: precautions to take and pitfalls to avoid (Broacasting our studies)

The talk “Instrumentalizing video games: precautions to take and pitfalls to avoid” addressed the effects and counter-effects of using video games for utilitarian purposes, particularly in the workplace and in education. For example, playing with gamers can bring a pedagogical dimension, but poorly orchestrated use can lead to frustration and a potential rejection of the intended learning by participants. This talk is based on the book “Serious Game, "un carcan ludique&quo [...]

Keywords : Instrumentalization, Video games, Ethics, Ludopedagogy, Effects, Counter-effects, Serious gaming, Serious game

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(Broacasting our studies)

Summary of 7 workshops dedicated to edutainment for children: - Les petits explorateurs à la découverte du monde du jeu (municipal toy library)- Games and their detour (Cédric d'Angelo)- Learning through play: the world of cycle 1 (Ligue de l'enseignement)- Create your own educational board game with your child (Ligue de l'enseignement)- Make your own play materials (Réseau Canopé)- Play with images to understand them better: the Ludographe (Réseau [...]

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Game & Serious (or rather Serious Game) - Interview with Julian Alvarez (Broacasting our studies)

When we think of play, we first think of a childish activity whose sole purpose is to entertain. But the proof is in the pudding: adults play! Whether it's trading cards or video games, gaming isn't just for kids! In fact, it's even become serious.   In this episode, Julian Alvarez, a doctor in information and communication sciences specializing in Serious Games and Gamification dedicated to education, health and communication, explains what a Serious Game is, and the educational issue [...]

Keywords : Serious game, Game, Play, Toy, Children, Video game, Board games

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Ludopedagogy and interpretative gaps (Broacasting our studies)

The aim of this interactive conference is to enable participants to experience a video game-based edutainment session, and then to understand the concepts and theoretical approaches involved. This approach will provide an opportunity to discuss the notions of serious games, interpretive gaps, PPP Grid, the structuring of an edutainment session and the CEPAJe model.

Keywords : Serious game, Colectyng, CEPAJe, Evaluation, Model, Video game, Ludopedagogy, PPP Grid

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Publication of the book "Serious Game, un "carcan ludique" ? Jeux vidéo, Travail et Instrumentalisations" (Blog post)

In this book, Julian Alvarez studies the phenomenon of work's gamification, providing readers with the keys to navigating a world steeped in video game culture. He goes even further by opening up a reflection on the constraints opposed to the freedom to play.Thibault Brunet's photography, which questions our relationship to virtuality, accompanies and brings light to this research. Available on éditions Loco    

Keywords : Book, Serious Game, Serious Gaming, Gamification, Work

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