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Serious games: history and future (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Abstract After the turn of the century, video games have risen up to the level of the largest mainstream entertainment mediums, now even challenging the movie industry in size. Even though the area occupied by serious games in this market has only just recently really started growing, with serious games still being only a relatively small portion of the video games market, has the idea of using games as tools for education and training been the target of continuous interest for at least the [...]

Mots-clés : Video games, Serious games, Simulations, Simulate, Educational games, Edutainment, Health games, War games

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Incapacités intellectuelles et initiation aux transports publics: cahier des charges fonctionnel d'un jeu sérieux (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Résumé(s)Les transports publics soutiennent l’indépendance et encouragent l’inclusion sociale, scolaire et professionnelle. Ils sont des moyens sûrs pour avoir accès à la ville, aux services et aux activités. Toutefois, l’usage des transports publics en service régulier nécessite des connaissances et un savoir-faire que tous les voyageurs, tels que les personnes ayant des incapacités intellectuelles, ne ma&ici [...]

Mots-clés : Incapacités intellectuelles, Transports publics en service régulier, Formation aux déplacements, Serious Game, Jeu sérieux

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Game-based Approach in e-Learning (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Abstract:  In this article a summary is made of the use of standard electronic game’s methods in e-learning. It shows how game-elements and game-mechanics can be applied in e-learning environments. Different types of Serious games – Game-based learning, Gamification of learning, Organizational-dynamic games, Simulation Games and Edutainment have been discussed. The article introduces the game-based model for learning and 70:20:10 education framework. There are examples for e-Lea [...]

Mots-clés : E-learning, Serious games, Game-based learning, Gamification, Game-based learning model

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Designing and Evaluating Simulation Games For Professional Project Management Education (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Abstract Simulations and serious games are often considered to be efficient for professionals training. Experiential learning makes simulation a good pedagogical tool for educating working professionals. But the success of game based delivery depends on various factors such as the right blend of simulation and traditional theoretical lessons, concept and content of the simulation, link between the simulation and professional activities etc. Paper proposes a simple model representing links o [...]

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A Web-Based Serious Game for Joint Training (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Abstract A Web-Based Serious Game for Joint Training  As military systems and processes are becoming increasingly complex and thus more difficult to comprehend, large-scale exercises for NATO Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (JISR) are regularly performed yet are often obstructed by insufficient staff preparedness. To address this concern, this thesis presents the design, prototypal implementation, and evaluation of a modular and web-based serious game called Exercise Tr [...]

Mots-clés : Serious Game, Défense, Militaire, Simulation, Jeu de simulation

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Serious games as a malleable learning medium: The effects of narrative, gameplay, and making on students' performance and attitudes (Diffusion de nos travaux)

AbstractResearch into educational technology has evaluated new computer-based systems as tools for improving students’ academic performance and engagement. Serious games should also be considered as an alternative pedagogical medium for attracting students with different needs and expectations. In this field study, we empirically examined different forms of serious-game use for learning on learning performance and attitudes of eighty 13-year-old students in the first grade of middle school [...]

Mots-clés : Serious Game, student engagement, Learning

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SERIOUS GAMES IN THE TENNIS PLAYERS' MENTAL TRAINING (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Abstract: Nowadays computer games are being developed for more than just the mere entertainment of the players. In the field of health and education, serious games aim to improve the level of the cognitive abilities, in a more attractive manner. Among the mental process, the concentration and the relaxation are the basic cognitive abilities in tennis. The timely monitoring and the levels of these abilities are important when the performance enhancement is concerned. Mental preparation of tennis [...]

Mots-clés : Serious games, Mental training, Tennis, Concentration, Relaxation

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Game Learning Analytics: Learning Analytics for Serious Games (Diffusion de nos travaux)

AbstractVideo games have become one of the largest entertainment industries, and their power to capture the attention of players worldwide soon prompted the idea of using games to improve education. However, these educational games, commonly referred to as serious games, face different challenges when brought into the classroom, ranging from pragmatic issues (e.g., a high development cost) to deeper educational issues, including a lack of understanding of how the students interact with the games [...]

Mots-clés : Serious games, Game learning analytics, Learning analytics, Game analytics, Educational standards

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Positive Psychology in Game Design: A Framework for Collaboration (Diffusion de nos travaux)

ABSTRACT With more than 1.5 billion gamers around the world as of the end of 2015, with further growth projected as mobile devices achieve greater market penetration, there has been a great deal of interest in using games for purposes beyond entertainment. However, gamification and serious games often fail to engage prospective users, generate commercial interest, or meet long­term objectives, due to mismatched expectations, failures in communication, and lack of understanding of design [...]

Mots-clés : Well­Being Theory, Game Design, Inter­Professional Collaboration, Psycholog

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Acceptance of Serious Games in Psychotherapy: An Inquiry into the Stance of Therapists and Patients (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Background: Serious games are computer or video games that contain elements that are specifically designed for the purpose of education or training. Serious games are increasingly being used within healthcare, but their introduction into and application in psychotherapeutic settings as an e-mental health treatment modality raises questions for both patients and therapists. Current research demonstrates the potential role and effectiveness of serious games within a psychotherapeutic context. [...]

Mots-clés : e-mental health, patients' and therapists' viewpoint, psychotherapy, serious games

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