Title :
A Role-Playing Game-Based Learning Platform for Environmental Awareness
Author :
Zualkernan, Imran A. ; Jibreel, Maram ; Tayem, Rawan ; Zakaria, Rim
Author_Institution :
American Univ. of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Abstract :
With global warming, environmental awareness has taken a front-stage. Awareness of environment is particularly important for the younger generation. Game-based learning represents a perfect platform for reaching teenager on this important topic. This paper presents the design, implementation and evaluation of a game-based learning system designed using the Neverwinter Nights role-playing shell. The game uses the narrative game design pattern. Initial evaluation of the system shows that the children enjoyed the game and thought that it was an effective and natural medium for conveying environmental awareness.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; computer games; global warming; environmental awareness; global warming; narrative game design pattern; role-playing game-based learning platform; Chemical processes; Educational institutions; Environmental factors; Global warming; Internet; Learning systems; Pediatrics; Protection; Water pollution; Water resources; Environmental Awareness; Game-based learning; e-Learning;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2009. ICALT 2009. Ninth IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Riga
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3711-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3711-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2009.186