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How to reinvent health prevention through play? (Broacasting our studies)
Interview with Julian Alvarez, PhD in Information and Communication Sciences, specializing in Ludopedagogy, Serious Game & Gamification at Immersive Factory and the University of Lille. Communities and companies committed to the PNNS charter, and more broadly, structures that work in the field of prevention in health nutrition, implement health education actions with different audiences. By definition, a serious game is a mix between serious content and a fun scenario. It can be a learn [...]Keywords : Serious game, Health, Health game, Gamification, Nutrition
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
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
Serious game: human or animal invention? (Broacasting our studies)
The aim of this chapter is to determine whether the Serious Game is a human invention. To answer this question, we propose to check whether both Serious Game and Serious Play can be found in the animal kingdom. If such a census proves negative, then we can conclude that the Serious Game could indeed correspond to a human invention. If this were not the case, then Serious Play would be better regarded as inter-species activities. This would then lead us to study whether it is possible to identify [...]Keywords : Serious Game, Serious Play, Social Play, Play object, Solo Play, Animal behavior, Invention, Innovation
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
Ludopedagogy: what if we used games to develop soft skills? Interview with Julian Alvarez (Broacasting our studies)
Edutainment, or the art of integrating game mechanisms into learning, is proving an increasingly popular approach within companies. Motivating learners, engaging them and even improving memorization - the benefits of games are well established. However, behind its many advantages also lie challenges and ethical issues. Julian Alvarez, PhD in information and communication sciences - specializing in edutainment, serious games and gamification - addresses these issues in his latest book, “Ser [...]Keywords : Softskills, Serious games, Ludopedagogy, Edutainment
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
Ludopedagogy told by a sponge (Broacasting our studies)
The aim of this chapter is to present a range of terms and concepts: “Ludopedagogy”, “Serious Game”, “Gamification”, “Ludification”, “Ludicisation”, “Serious Toy”, “Serious Gaming”, “Degamification” and “Toyification”. They are all related to “ludopedagogy”. To contextualize what we're saying, we'll use an artifact - a sponge - as a support. The aim of this approach is to show [...]Keywords : Ludopedagogy, Serious game, Gamification, Serious Gaming, ,Gamification
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
Serious games: practices and effects in the world of work (Broacasting our studies)
The aim of this conference is to explain the notion of instrumentalizing play in the workplace, and to look at possible approaches. This will then lead us to question the practices and effects that can result. In conclusion, we'll explain why social play is undoubtedly to be preferred to solo play, and list some recommendations.Keywords : Ethics, Serious game, Business games, Instrumentalization, Serious gaming