Evaluation of a dynamic role-playing platform for simulations based on Octalysis gamification framework

Economou, D., Doumanis, I., Pedersen, F., Kathrani, P., Mentzelopoulos, M. and Bouki, V. 2015. Evaluation of a dynamic role-playing platform for simulations based on Octalysis gamification framework. Immersive Learning Research Network Conference. Prague, Czech Republic 13 Jul 2015 IOS Press. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-530-2-388

TitleEvaluation of a dynamic role-playing platform for simulations based on Octalysis gamification framework
AuthorsEconomou, D., Doumanis, I., Pedersen, F., Kathrani, P., Mentzelopoulos, M. and Bouki, V.
TypeConference paper
Abstract

The use of serious games (SG) in education and their pedagogical benefit is being widely recognized. However, effective integration of SGs in education depends on addressing two big challenges: successful incorporation of motivation and engagement that can lead to learning; and high cost and specialised skills associated with customised development to achieve the required pedagogical results. This paper presents a SG platform that offers tools to educators to dynamically create three dimensional (3D) scenes and verbal and non-verbal interaction with fully embodied conversational agents (ECA) that can be used to simulate numerous educational scenarios. We then evaluate the effectiveness of the platform in terms of supporting the creation of motivating and engaging educational simulations based on the Octalysis gamification framework. The latter includes a number of game design elements that can be used as appropriate in the optimization of the experience in each phase of the player’s journey. We conclude with directions of the further extension to our platform to address the aforementioned gamification framework, as well as directions for further development of the Octalysis framework.

KeywordsGamification, framework, Octalysis, dynamic, role-playing platform, simulations, cognitive, learning
Year2015
ConferenceImmersive Learning Research Network Conference
PublisherIOS Press
Accepted author manuscript
JournalAmbient Intelligence and Smart Environments
Journal citation19, pp. 388-395
ISSN1875-4171
Book titleWorkshop Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Intelligent Environments, Prague, Czech Republic, July 2015
ISBN9781614995302
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-530-2-388
Web address (URL) of conference proceedingshttp://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2015prague/

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Economou, D., Mitchell, W.L. and Pettifer, S.R. 2002. Problem driven CVE technology development. Journal of Network and Computer Applications. 25 (4), pp. 243-262. https://doi.org/10.1006/jnca.2002.0141

Subjective picture quality assessment for UMID/metadata watermark
Economou, D., Jennings, V., Kilner, A., Trepess, D., Pelly, J. and Tapson, D. 2002. Subjective picture quality assessment for UMID/metadata watermark. in: Proceedings of the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC'02), September 2002, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Exeter, UK Short Run Press Ltd.. pp. 440-446

User centred virtual actor technology
Economou, D., Mitchell, W.L., Pettifer, S.R., Cook, J. and Marsh, J. 2001. User centred virtual actor technology. in: VAST '01: Proceedings of the 2001 Conference on Virtual Reality, Archeology, and Cultural Heritage, Glyfada, Greece, 28-30 Nov 2001 New York, USA ACM. pp. 323-332

Methodological approaches to developing content for the cultural grid
Mitchell, W.L. and Economou, D. 2000. Methodological approaches to developing content for the cultural grid. Museum Documentation Association (MDA) Information. 5 (1), pp. 5-10.

"God is an alien": Understanding informant responses through user participation and observation
Mitchell, W.L., Economou, D. and Randall, D. 2000. "God is an alien": Understanding informant responses through user participation and observation. in: Proceedings of PDC 2000 6th Biennial Participatory Design Conference, 28 November - 1 December 2000 New York CPSR. pp. 135-142

Choosing and using a driving problem for CVE technology department
Mitchell, W.L., Economou, D., Pettifer, S.R. and West, A.J. 2000. Choosing and using a driving problem for CVE technology department. in: Proceedings of VRST 2000: 7th Virtual Reality Software & Technology Symposium, 22-25 October 2000 Seoul, Korea ACM. pp. 16-24

CVE technology development based on real world application and user needs
Economou, D., Mitchell, W.L., Pettifer, S.R. and West, A.J. 2000. CVE technology development based on real world application and user needs. in: Proceedings of IEEE Knowledge Networking Workshop, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, 14 - 16 June 2000 IEEE . pp. 12-20

Towards a user-centred method for studying CVLEs
Economou, D., Mitchell, W.L. and Boyle, T. 2000. Towards a user-centred method for studying CVLEs. in: Proceedings of the one-day ERCIM WG UI4ALL Joint Workshop with i3 Spring Days 2000 on "interactive learning environments for children" Athens, Greece ERCIM.

Requirements elicitation for virtual actors in collaborative learning environments
Economou, D., Mitchell, W.L. and Boyle, T. 2000. Requirements elicitation for virtual actors in collaborative learning environments. Computers & Education. 34 (3-4), pp. 225-239. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1315(99)00047-0

Understanding context and medium in the development of educational virtual environments
Mitchell, W.L. and Economou, D. 1999. Understanding context and medium in the development of educational virtual environments. in: Proceedings of the Workshop on User Centered Design and Implementation of Virtual Environments University of York. pp. 109-115

The Internet and virtual reality in heritage education: more than just a technical problem
Mitchell, W.L. and Economou, D. 1999. The Internet and virtual reality in heritage education: more than just a technical problem. in: Barceló, J.A., Briz, I. and Vila, A. (ed.) New techniques for old times: CAA 98: computer applications and quantitative methods in archaeology : proceedings of the 26th conference, Barcelona, March 1998 Oxford Archaeopress.

The Kahun project: CVE technology development based on real world application and user needs
Economou, D., Mitchell, W.L., Pettifer, S.R. and West, A.J. 1999. The Kahun project: CVE technology development based on real world application and user needs. in: Slater, M. (ed.) VRST '99: proceedings of the ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology, December 20-22nd 1999, University College London, Gower Street, London, UK ACM. pp. 168-169

Pedagogical virtual actors technology development based on real worl applications and user needs
Economou, D., Mitchell, W.L. and Boyle, T. 1999. Pedagogical virtual actors technology development based on real worl applications and user needs. in: Proceedings of the Workshop on Intelligent Virtual Agents (VA '09) Centre for Virtual Environments, University of Salford. pp. 1-11

Virtual environments: real uses
Mitchell, W.L., Randall, D. and Economou, D. 1998. Virtual environments: real uses. in: Tromp, J., Instance, H., Hand, C., Steed, A. and Kaur, K. (ed.) Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Usability Evaluation for Virtual Environments: Methods, Results and Future Directions De Montfort University. pp. 96-104

A phased approach to developing a set of requirements for the use of virtual actors in share virtual learning environments
Economou, D., Mitchell, W.L. and Boyle, T. 1998. A phased approach to developing a set of requirements for the use of virtual actors in share virtual learning environments. in: Ottmann, T. and Tomek, I. (ed.) Proceedings of ED-MEDIA & ED-TELECOM 98: 10th World Conference on Educational Multimedia and hypermedia & World Conference on Educational Telecommunications, Freiburg, Germany, 20-25 June 1998 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). pp. 1620-1621

Developing requirements for the use of virtual actors in shared virtual learning environments
Economou, D., Mitchell, W.L. and Boyle, T. 1998. Developing requirements for the use of virtual actors in shared virtual learning environments. in: Snowdon, D. and Churchill, E. (ed.) Proceedings of CVE'98: Collaborative Virtual Environments, University of Manchester, 17-19 June 1998 Colorado Springs, CO IPI Press. pp. 133-134

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