Serious Game Classification

Fletcher Library Game Project Tammy Allgood (U.S.A.), West Campus at Arizona State University (U.S.A.), 2006  

Informations Analyses Discussion
 

Classification

SERIOUS GAME
(Edugame)

Purpose

Besides play, this title features the following intents:
  • Educative message broadcasting

Market

This title is used by the following domains:
  • Education

Audience

This title targets the following audience:
Age : 17-25
Students

Gameplay

The gameplay of this title is Game-based
(designed with stated goals)



Fletcher-Library-Game-Project.png A serious game project aiming to create both a board-based and computer-based game to teach the basics of information literacy to new students.

Goals of the Project

* Design a paper-based game that will simulate the complex processes of selecting, using and evaluating multiple sources of information within a library setting as a prototype for a computer-based game
* Solicit feedback from stakeholders and conduct usability tests on the prototype
* Evaluate and asses board game’s success and apply those concepts deemed valuable from this prototype to a computer-based game
* Design a computer game that will simulate the complex processes of selecting, using and evaluating multiple sources of information within a library setting
* Align the concepts taught within the game to the New Curriculum and the Information Skills Outcomes for First-Year Students document specifically outlined within the Fletcher Library Information Competencies (see appendix).
* Design a computer game that will incorporate assessment of student learning providing students with immediate, automatic feedback of their actions and skill level.

Target Benefits

* Provides systematic delivery of library instruction to first year students using an engaging, active learning model
* Contributes to the development of information competent students, positioning them for greater success in their classes
* Strengthens the library’s role in the education of ASU students
* Reduces the remedial work required by liaison librarians for upper division classes
* Automatic assessment of student skill level


Distribution : Internet - Free
Platform(s) : Browser (Flash)

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