scholarly journals Integrating Science Tasks and Puzzles in Computer Role Playing Games

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varvara Garneli ◽  
Konstantinos Patiniotis ◽  
Konstantinos Chorianopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Science Content ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Role Playing Game ◽  
Integration Of Learning

The design of educational serious games to be used as motivational learning environments is very rewarding but also very challenging. The integration of learning with playing activities seems to be one of the major challenges. Previous work has not examined the integration of science content based on the school curriculum in the gameplay mechanics of a computer role playing game (CRPG) and in a storyline which ends with a dramatic conflict. In this study, an educational CRPG was designed for learning concepts in the physical sciences according to the curriculum of the correspondent book. We integrated the content into the gameplay which included several tasks to be performed and puzzles to be solved, advancing players to successfully complete the game, according to the game’s storyline. Finally, we performed a usability test for ease-of-use and enjoyment issues. Most testers considered the educational CRPG entertaining. Computer role playing game’s gameplay mechanics provide affordances for the integration of science and technology courses in a playful learning environment.

Prospects for the use of modern technologies to increase student involvement

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Iu. V. Amelina ◽  
R. V. Amelin
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
State University ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
It Education ◽  
Interaction Plot ◽  
Role Playing Game ◽  
Live Action

The article discusses the prospects of role-playing games in the educational process to increase students’ motivation and involvement, as well as the possibility of modern information technologies (primarily social networks) for constructing innovative forms of such games. The author’s format of the live-action role-playing game is presented. It was developed and tested at the Saratov State University. It involves the integration of numerous educational tasks into a single plot, within which each participant plays a role and communicates with other participants to complete tasks. The main interaction, plot development and group activities occur in dialogs, conversations and groups of social networks. This approach has shown its viability in teaching legal disciplines, and also has prospects for use in IT education.

scholarly journals FORMATION OF EMOTIONAL DECENTRATION IN PRESCHOOLERS IN THE CONDITIONS OF A ROLE-PLAYING GAME

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-123
Author(s):  
S.G. Kukava ◽  
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O.S. Ostroverkh ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Fairy Tale ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Role Playing Game ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Object Material

Statement of the problem. Based on the analysis of research by Russian authors, the article outlines the problem of the formation of emotional decentration in preschool children and the importance of play in this process. The purpose of the article is to identify the relationship between the formation of a role-playing game and the formation of emotional decentration. The research methodology is based on the cultural and historical concept of L.S. Vygotsky, as well as the theory of the activity by A.N. Leontiev; in the course of the study, the following methodology was applied: analysis of theoretical sources on formation of the emotional sphere of a preschooler and development of role-playing games; standardized observation of the progress of specially organized games; ascertaining experiment to determine the level of emotional decentration in preschoolers; formative experiment; qualitative and quantitative data analysis; comparative analysis of data using the statistical Student’s t-test. The significance level is p = 0.05. Research results. In the course of the study, our hypothesis was confirmed: such conditions for role-playing games as providing preschoolers with the opportunity to create and transform the play space with the help of unformed object material, adults acceptance of the position as a play partner contribute to the internal and external dynamics of the game, which, in turn, affects the progress in the development of emotional decentration in preschool children. Conclusion. In this paper, the features of emotional development of preschool age were described, the concept of emotional decentration from the point of view of different authors was considered, and the process of the development of play in preschool age was described. A scheme has been developed to determine the level of emotional decentration in preschoolers. In this scheme, three levels of formation of emotional decentration in children 4-6 years old are identified (relative to three criteria as indicators of emotional decentration): high, medium and low. A diagnostic game procedure “Wishes of a Fairy-Tale Character” has been developed, which can be used to identify the level of formation of emotional decentration. A scheme for analyzing the internal and external dynamics of a role-playing game has been developed.

A Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game and Its Effects on Interaction in the Second Language

2018 ◽  
pp. 367-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuttakritta Chotipaktanasook ◽  
Hayo Reinders
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Role Playing Game ◽  
Massively Multiplayer

Massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) have been dramatically used in language education and identified in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) research as playing a central role in second language acquisition (SLA). This chapter addresses the integration of a commercially developed MMORPG Ragnarok Online into a language course as a basis for digital game-based language learning and reports on its effects on second language (L2) interaction. Thirty Thai learners of English who enrolled in a 15-week university language course were required to complete 18 face-to-face classroom lessons and six gameplay sessions. Learners' language use in both text and voice chats during gameplay was recorded and analysed to measure the effects of the game. The findings show that participating in MMORPG resulted in a significantly more considerable increase in L2 interaction that used a wider range of discourse functions compared with English interaction in the classroom. The authors discuss some of the theoretical and pedagogical implications of these findings.

Does Fantasy Enhance Learning In Digital Games?

2010 ◽  
pp. 84-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboubeh Asgari ◽  
David Kaufman
Keyword(s):  
Digital Games ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Games For Learning ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Integration Of Learning

Digital games have the potential to create environments that increase motivation, engage learners, and support learning. This chapter focuses on fantasy as one of the motivational features of games, and explores the relationships among digital games, fantasy, and learning. The authors describe game characteristics and the key factors that make digital games motivational and compelling – important factors in designing games for learning. Motivation is critical in engaging students in learning activities, and this chapter explores fantasy as an important motivational feature in digital games, the popular genre of fantasy role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, and the importance of creating different kinds of fantasies for males and females. Finally, the authors explore the integration of learning content in fantasy contexts in digital games.

Gamification and Game-Based Learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios N. Karagiorgas ◽  
Shari Niemann
Keyword(s):  
Serious Games ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Educational Community ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Behavioral Requirements ◽  
Massively Multiplayer

In the last 10 years, gaming has evolved to the point that it is now being used as a learning medium to educate students in many different disciplines. The educational community has begun to explore the effectiveness of gaming as a learning tool and as a result two different ways of utilizing games for education have been created: Gamification and serious games. While both methods are used to educate, serious games are meant to provide training and practice without entertaining. Whereas, gamification uses game-like features such as points and similar to serious games are not meant to entertain. This review will provide an overview of gamification and serious games as well as the learning possibilities of noneducational games such as massively multiplayer online role-playing games. Finally, massively multiplayer online role-playing games will be discussed in detail as to whether they can meet the general behavioral requirements of effective learning.

scholarly journals APRENDIZAGEM COM MOBILIDADE EM PRÁTICAS DE ROLE PLAYING GAME EM CONTEXTO NÃO-FORMAL DE ENSINO

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 540
Author(s):  
Débora Nice Ferrari Barbosa ◽  
Maria Rosangela Bez ◽  
Paulo Ricardo Dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Role Playing ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Linguistic Development ◽  
Oncological Treatment ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Aprendizaje Móvil ◽  
Role Playing Game

O presente artigo visa demonstrar como práticas pedagógicas com uso de tecnologias móveis podem contribuir para os processos de letramento, alfabetização e nos déficits de aprendizagem de crianças e adolescentes em tratamento oncológico em um contexto não-formal de ensino. A pesquisa, desenvolvida em uma instituição de apoio à criança com câncer, contemplou oficinas envolvendo jogos temáticos de Role Playing Game e atividades de leitura, escrita e raciocínio lógico utilizando aplicativos e recursos de dispositivos móveis tablets. Os resultados apontaram contribuições no desenvolvimento dos déficits de aprendizagem e linguístico, bem como no ensino voltado ao letramento como prática social.   PALAVRAS-CHAVE: aprendizagem com mobilidade; role playing game; desenvolvimento linguístico; letramento.     ABSTRACT This article shows how pedagogical practices using mobile technologies can contribute to the literacy processes of children and adolescents in oncological treatment. The research, developed at a cancer support institution, used practices envolving Role Playing Games and reading, writing, and logical reasoning activities. The practicies were based by using apps and other mobile devices resources, as  tablets, and the results shows that the students increased their learning according research goals.   KEYWORDS: mobile learning; role playing game; linguistic development; literacy.     RESUMEN  El presente artículo pretende demostrar cómo prácticas pedagógicas con uso de tecnologías móviles pueden contribuir a los procesos de letra, alfabetización y en los déficit de aprendizaje de niños y adolescentes en tratamiento oncológico en un contexto no formal de enseñanza. La investigación, desarrollada en una institución de apoyo al niño con cáncer, contempló talleres que involucra juegos temáticos de Role Playing Game y actividades de lectura, escritura y raciocinio lógico utilizando aplicaciones y recursos de dispositivos móviles tablets. Los resultados apuntaron a las contribuciones en el desarrollo de los déficit de aprendizaje y lingüístico, así como en la enseñanza orientada al literal como práctica social.   PALABRAS CLAVE: aprendizaje móvil; role playing game; desarrollo linguístico; letramiento.

scholarly journals Role-Playing Game (RPG) Interaction Patterns Summary Diagrams Based on Avedon (1974) Interaction Patterns by Hawkes-Robinson 20140218d-rev20191201f1.pdf

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.A. Hawkes-Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Role Playing Game

Avedon's 1974 Interaction analysis has been very useful in explaining and developing role-playing games for various intervention goals. I created a "cheat sheet" that summarizes many pages of the concepts into one page, with specific notes for all role-playing game formats as per the Hawkes-Robinson RPG Model.

scholarly journals Board Role Games as a Factor in the Development of the Transcendent Function of the Psyche

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Role Playing ◽  
Transcendental Function ◽  
Creative Activity ◽  
Transcendent Function ◽  
Creative Processes ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Individuation Process ◽  
Youth Subcultures ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Role Playing Game

The article covers issues related to the psychology of KG Jung, namely with the transcendent function of the psyche. The basic concepts and provisions of the analytical approach of KG Jung are considered such as archetype, collective unconsciousness, player position, transcendence, transcendental function and others. The authors investigates such things as transcendent function of psyche as a necessary mental factor for the successful beginning and transference of the individuation process and relations between it and board role games. The article also pays attention to such an issue as the importance of creative activity manifestations for the normalization of the work of the transcendental function and the psyche as a whole. The phenomenon of board role games as manifestations of creative activity is considered. The study of the phenomenon of board role games and their possible connection with the state of the transcendent function of the psyche is considered due to the fact that board role games have gained significant popularity among young people. Peculiarities of game as a type of human activity and board role games in the process of transcendental function development of psyche are determined. The main types of role-playing games in general are named. Definitions of the basic concepts inherent in the subculture of board role-playing games today are given. The authors consider that during the board role-playing game, there is a violent activity of the collective unconscious archetypes, which in turn entails the need to use the transcendental function of the psyche of the players in order to become aware of these undefined mental contents. Based on the above, we can say that the article may be useful for professionals interested in the relationship of the Jungian approach with creative processes, namely its practical side, the importance of modern youth subcultures. Considering the results of the research, the conclusion was made that board role games are the factor in the development of the transcendental function of the psyche.

scholarly journals A concepção do role-playing game (RPG) em jogadores sistemáticos

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 700-717
Author(s):  
Ana Alayde Saldanha ◽  
José Roniere Morais Batista
Keyword(s):  
Role Playing ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Role Playing Game

O Role-Playing Game (RPG) vem ganhando cada vez mais espaço entre os jovens no Brasil e na área da pedagogia, na qual vem sendo utilizado como ferramenta de aprendizado nas salas de aula. Este trabalho teve como objetivo determinar qual a concepção que os jogadores sistemáticos possuem a respeito dos jogos de interpretação de personagens, ou Role-Playing Games, bem como quais os fatores motivacionais que levam à prática desse jogo. Foi utilizado para a coleta dos dados um questionário sociodemográfico e uma entrevista semi-aberta, sendo esta última analisada com base em categorias determinadas a partir dos temas suscitados. As categorias demonstraram que o RPG é percebido como um teatro improvisado, uma forma de lazer, uma terapia, uma projeção de personalidade, um facilitador das relações pessoais e como uma confraternização com amigos. Foi determinado ainda que o principal fator motivacional dos jogadores era a amizade, a vontade de estar com os companheiros de jogo. Aparentemente, o jogo de RPG possui tanto características positivas quanto negativas, sendo que a diferença estaria na forma como é utilizado. O resultado da pesquisa abre caminho para futuros estudos sobre esse tipo de jogo que já se encontra inserido na cultura em massa.

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