A Description Grid to Support the Design of Learning Role-Play Games

Autor/inn/en	Mariais, Christelle; Michau, Florence; Pernin, Jean-Philippe
Titel	A Description Grid to Support the Design of Learning Role-Play Games
Quelle	In: Simulation & Gaming, 43 (2012) 1, S.23-33 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1046-8781
DOI	10.1177/1046878110390764
Schlagwörter	Professional Training; Educational Technology; Methods; Models; Design Requirements; Criteria; Student Projects; Active Learning; Communication Skills; Workplace Learning; Learning Motivation; Vignettes; Computer Assisted Instruction; Instructional Design; Computer Simulation; Educational Games; Computer Games; Role Playing; Simulated Environment; Electronic Learning; Distance Education; Blended Learning; Computer Software; Programming + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Berufliche Fachbildung; Berufliche Fortbildung; Unterrichtsmedien; Method; Methode; Analogiemodell; Design preferences; Gestaltungsmittel; Schulprojekt; Aktives Lernen; Kommunikationsstil; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Educational game; Lernspiel; Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele; Rollenspiel; Künstliche Umwelt; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Programmierung
Abstract	To strengthen the motivation of learners, the professional training sector is focusing more and more on game-based learning. In this context, the authors have become interested in the design of Learning Role-Play Game (LRPG) scenarios. The aim of this article is to improve the designers' confidence in the validity of the game-based learning programs developed by providing a methodology and tools to support their choices. The first stage of this work is the creation of a grid to describe LRPG scenarios. This grid will serve to support the design methodology, the collecting and sharing of LRPG scenarios and components, and the operationalization of the scenarios designed. First, this article details the purpose of the authors' work. Then, it outlines the main characteristics of the description grid constructed mainly based on Klabbers' work and on the study of game mechanics. Furthermore, applications of the description grid in a design-support environment are discussed and future work is presented. (Contains 1 table and 2 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10