The game pentade: A design model proposal for games for education

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2022

Authors

Raposo, L (Author) Other; Guerra, H (Author) Other; Carla Morais (Author) FCUP; coelho, a (Author) FEUP

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Authenticus ID: P-00W-Y08

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4287-6.ch007

Abstract (EN): <jats:p>The use of digital games as support tools for education has proven to be effective. To explore their potential, it is crucial to design them carefully. This chapter considers the design of games for education, where players cultivate their knowledge and practice their skills by multiplying numerous hindrances during gaming. Educational elements are integrated into the gameplay, which players acquire while playing. The game's effectiveness depends on the players' ability to form a cheerful and encouraging environment to continue playing while increasing their interest in gameplay and improving academic performance. Following a design-first development approach, an innovative proposal for this design is presented, adding a new dimension to the game's tetrad: learning dynamics. Benefiting from years of professional practice, this game pentad design framework fulfills the learning and user experience requirements while overcoming the design limitations of more conventional approaches not based on an educational purpose. </jats:p>

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific