Frontiers in Gaming Simulation 44th edition by Sebastiaan Meijer,Riitta Smeds 9783319049533 3319049534

Part I: Frontiers in Gaming Simulation for Education

Part I: Frontiers in Gaming Simulation for Education

Playing Science: Role-Playing Games as a Way to Enter Scientific Activity

1 Introduction

2 Activity Theory and Modern Educational Technologies

3 Scientific Activity

4 The Game “Pandora”

5 Conclusions

References

 Achieving Game Goals at All Costs?

1 Introduction

2 Method

2.1 Participants

2.2 Game and Scenario

2.3 Design and Measurements

3 Procedure

4 Results

5 Discussions

References

part 3 Transcoding Pattern and Simulation Games in Learning Geometry – A Research in Primary School

1 Motivation and Reference to Related Literature

2 Theoretical Frame and Methological Choices

3 Research and Experimentation

3.1 Results Description: Quantitative Analysis

3.2 Results Description: Open-Ended Assessment Test Qualitative Analysis

4 Conclusions

References

Serious Games, Remote Laboratories and Augmented Reality to Develop and Assess Programming Skills

1 Introduction

2 Games for Programming

3 SG4Edu-PS, Development and Assessment of Logical Thinking

3.1 Pedagogical Basis

3.2 Technological Design of SG4Edu-PS

3.3 User Interface – Radial Menu of Instructions

4 Discussion

5 Conclusions and Future Work

References

EfeU: Decision Making Concerning Company Strategy

1 Introduction

2 Setting of Game

3 Handling of the Implicit Learning Goal

4 Observations

4.1 General Attitude towards the Game

4.2 Roles Students Take within the Group

4.3 Consideration of Impacts and Decisions within in the Game

4.4 Behavior of Students towards Forum

5 Focus Group Discussion

6 Factors of Influence and Identified Barriers

7 Summary and Conclusions

References

VEERKRACHT 2.0

1 Introduction

2 VEERKRACHT

3 Embodied Cognition and Interaction

5 Evaluation

6 Conclusions and Discussion

References

A Serious Game Design Combining Simulation and Sandbox Approaches

1 Introduction

2 Design Approaches of Serious Gaming in Vocational Education

3 Complex Learning

4 Design Approach of a Serious Game Based on Complex Learning Principles

5 Simulation and Sandbox Approach in Serious Gaming

6 Conclusions and Further Research

References

Building a Virtual World for Team Work Improvement

1 Introduction

2 Elements of Effective Teamwork in Reconnaissance Duties

3 The Role of (shared) Situational Awareness in Effective Teamwork

4 Design Approach of Game Scenarios to Increase Teamwork Skills in Reconnaissance Work

4.1 First Scenario: Trainer-Lead Team Play in an Authentic Virtual City

4.2 Second Scenario: Self-directed Team Play in an Authentic Virtual City

4.3 Third Scenario: Trainer-Lead Single Play in a Generic Virtual City

5 Discussion

6 Conclusions and Further Research

References

 Developing an Ambient Assisted Living Environment Applying the advanced Learning Factory (aLF)

1 Introduction

2 Concept Framework

2.1 Concept of the advanced Learning Factory (aLF)

2.2 Serious Game

2.3 Ambient Assisted Living (AAL)

3 Implementation Approaches

4 Conclusion and Outlook

References

Status and Trends of Serious Game Application in Engineering and Manufacturing Education

1 Introduction

2 Serious Game Monitoring

3 Serious Game Analysis

3.1 SBCE

3.2 Shortfall

3.3 Cosiga

3.4 SGM

4 Conclusion

References

The UCS-Model of Corporate Sustainability

1 Introduction

2 Theme of Napuro, Corporate Sustainability

2.1 Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

2.2 Basic Referent System

3 Specifications of napuro and the UCS-Model

4 The UCS-Model in Action during a Game Run

5 Description of the UCS-Model of Corporate Sustainability

5.1 Overview

5.2 Internal View to the Company

5.3 External View of the Company

6 Implementation of the UCS-Model

6.1 Development of the Model during Systems Analysis

6.2 Incorporation of the Model into the Simulation Game

7 Validity Checks of the UCS-Model

8 Conclusion

References

 Effects of a Game-Facilitated Curriculum on Technical Knowledge and Skill Development

1 Introduction

2 Designing a Game-Facilitated Curriculum

3 Research Design

4 Research Methods

5 Measuring Instruments

6 Results

7 Conclusions and Discussion

References

 Simulation Game as a Live Case Integrated into Two Modules

1 Introduction

2 Methodology – Teaching and Learning

3 Business Simulation Course

4 Financial Analysis Module

5 Joint Game Mechanics

6 Performance Ev valuation

7 Summary

References

Part II: Frontiers in Gaming Simulation for Designand Experimentation

Part II: Frontiers in Gaming Simulationfor Design and Experimentation

A Negotiation Game to Support Inter-organizational Business Case Development

1 Introduction

2 Research Method

3 Introduction of SID4IOP

3.1 Method Concepts behind SID4IOP

3.2 Techniques and Tools behind SID4IOP

3.3 SID4IOP – Deployment Process

4 Validation

5 Conclusion

References

Gaming Simulation Design for Individual and Team Situation Awareness

1 Introduction

2 The Design and Validity of Gaming Simulations

3 Individual and Team Situation Awareness

4 Simulating and Measuring Situation Awareness in Gaming Simulations

4.1 Premise 1: Gaming Simulations for Measuring SA Need High Structural and Process Validity

4.2 Premise 2: Gaming Simulations for Measuring SA Need High Psychological Reality

4.3 Premise 3: Gaming Simulations for Measuring SA Need High Predictive Validity and Measurements o

4.4 Premise 4: Emergence of Team Processes in an Open and Voluntary Way is Necessary to Measure Tea

5 Discussion and Conclusion

References

A Game for Requirements Formulation for a Distributed Gaming and Simulation Environment

1 Introduction

2 Dutch Railway System

3 Gaming for Requirements Elicitation

4 Railway Gaming Suite Backbone

5 Early Decision by Disruption Game

6 The Requirements

7 Conclusion

References

Co-creating Networked Educational Innovations via Process Simulations

1 Introduction

2 Boundary Objects and Discussion for Knowledge Co-creation

3 The Case Research

4 Results from the Process Simulation Workshops

5 Transfer of the Results to the Schools

6 Discussion

References

A Grassroots Gaming Simulation: The Case of “Crossroad”

1 The Game of “Crossroad”

2 Variations of “Crossroad”

3 “Crossroad” as a Flexible Tool for Facilitation

4 The Future: Continued Evolution

References

Games for Searching Technology Landscapes

1 Introduction

2 Theoretical Fram mework

2.1 Design as a Search Activity

2.2 Typology of h Search Strategies

3 Searching for a Better Railway System

3.1 Design

3.2 Build

3.3 Run

3.4 Analyze

3.5 Search Strategies

4 Conclusion

References

A Design Science Approach to Youth Care through Online Simulation Gaming

1 Introduction

2 Design Thinking and Design Abilities

3 Designerly Ways of Practice Research

4 Analyzing Knowledge Exchange in Online Simulation Games

5 Conclusion

References

Analyzing the Social Dynamics of Non-Player Characters

1 Introduction

2 Analyzing NPC Behavior

2.1 Measuring Tools for the Believability of NPCs

3 Constructing the Game Agent Matrix

4 Evaluating Games Using the Game Agent Matrix

4.1 Acting Agents

4.2 Reacting Agents

4.3 Interacting Agents

5 Conclusions

5.1 Conclusions Regarding Method

5.2 Conclusions Regarding NPCs and Games AI

6 Future Work