LudoScience

Learning Programming through Games and Contests: Overview, Characterisation and Discussion (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Learning of programming and, more generally, of computer science concepts is now reaching the public at large. It is not only reserved for people who studied informatics (computer science) or programming anymore. Teaching programming to schoolchildren presents many challenges: the big diversity in ability and aptitude levels; the big amount of different tools; the time-consuming nature of programming; and of course the difficulty to motivate schoolchildren to keep them busy with hard work. There [...]

Mots-clés : Game-based learning, Gamification, Learning programming, Online programming platform, Programming contest

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A adoção de aplicações informáticas com características de jogos online: Uma perspetiva no setor do e-banking em Portugal (Diffusion de nos travaux)

The online game's commercial success and the influence on user behavior, led us to consider developing applications with games features in order to investigate which variables and features that could influence in e-banking adopting. The topic of games and business, lead us to a main research question, "What is the impact of computer applications with game features in e-banking?", and two other questions, "Which elements, characteristics or variables of games on e-bank [...]

Mots-clés : e-Commerce, Gamification, Jeux en ligne, Développement logiciel, Technologie de l'information, Web design, Technology acceptance, Commerce électronique

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Gamification as a Key Enabling Technology for Image Sensing and Content Tagging (Diffusion de nos travaux)

AbstractThe advent of mobile phone with a multi-megapixel camera and autouploaders has democratised photography. Taking pictures and acquiring annotations is no longer an expensive task as it used to be. Yet performing these tasks in a systematically way is still very cumbersome for most users. In this paper, we outline two game mechanics that can be exploited for the purpose of large-scale image sensing and content annotation. Our first mechanic allows for better control over when, how and wher [...]

Mots-clés : game mechanics, photography

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Serious Gaming and Gamification interventions for health professional education (Protocol) (Diffusion de nos travaux)

This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows:To evaluate the effectiveness of Serious Gaming and Gamification interventions for delivering pre- and post-registration health professional education compared with traditional learning, other types of eLearning, or other Serious Gaming and Gamification interventions. We will primarily assess the impact of these interventions on students’ knowledge, skills, professional attitudes and satisfaction.

Mots-clés : Serious Game, santé, Protocole, Health game, Gamification, Ludification

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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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LA GAMIFICATION COMBIEN ÇA COÛTE ? COMBIEN ÇA RAPPORTE ? / COMMENT RÉUSSIR SON PROJET DE GAMIFICATION ? (Diffusion de nos travaux)

====================Description de la table ronde====================  Table ronde associant des représentants de studios de développement, des consultants et chercheurs.De manière croisée, chaque participant a donné son approche pour répondre aux questions liées aux coûts, retours sur investissements et éléments de réussites associés à la gamification. ============================Description [...]

Mots-clés : Gamification, Business, Retours sur investissement, Modèles économiques

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Interactive Digital Mobile Gaming as a Strategic Tool in the Fight against Childhood Obesity (Diffusion de nos travaux)

The introduction of new technologies into children's daily routines is in many cases associated with negative health impacts. However, technology may also be used to promote healthy practices by way of so-called serious games. Several studies have confirmed that the use of such tools can result in significant health gains, the adoption of healthy eating habits, the practice of an active lifestyle, increased energy expenditure and decreased adiposity. In this context, the authors report a case st [...]

Mots-clés : Obésité (Obesity), Serious Game, Game, Health game, Santé

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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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Gamification and the Psychology of Game Design in Transforming Mental Health Care (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Researchers and health professionals have long been curious about the potential of electronic games for purposes beyond entertainment. This topic is of particular importance given the rapid growth of the game industry, whose products are enjoyed by over 1.5 billion people worldwide (EEDAR, 2015), many of them on mobile devices. As the number of smartphone users continues to grow, with conservative estimates projecting a rise from 2 billion worldwide at the end of 2015 to 6.1 billion in 2020 (Eri [...]

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The affiliation between student achievement and elements of gamification in learning science (Diffusion de nos travaux)

Abstract:Gamification is a new form of approach that is being looked into in the world of education. With its game elements that relates to the needs of the current generation of users whose life is entangled in the world of technology. Yet the use of technology is not a one size fits all deal; thus it is important to identify how certain gamification elements influences students. This is vital point that needs to be understood before endeavouring further into the infusion of gamification in edu [...]

Mots-clés : secondary school, student achievement, gamification element, science learning

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