Designing a Serious Game for Labor Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities Using iPlus Methodology

Carrión, Mayra; Santórum, Marco; Carlos, Sampredro; Paredes, Andrés; Ortiz, Yolanda; Samaniego-Santillán, Ligia-Pilar; Pérez-Medina, Jorge Luis; Acosta-Vargas, Patricia; Corrales-Gaitero, Carlos; Maldonado-Garcés, Verónica

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-51828-8_79

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“…In Carrión et al [95], we presented an SG that aims to contribute to the labor insertion process of people with mild intellectual disabilities through simple activities related to specific works. In this game, the user can learn to develop the activities of tasks through a narrative.…”

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iPlus a User-Centered Methodology for Serious Games Design

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Standard video games are applications whose development process often follows a traditional software methodology. Serious Games (SGs) are a tool with an immensely positive impact and great success. SGs enable learning and provide entertainment and self-empowerment, which motivates students. The development of an SG consists of complex processes requiring multi-disciplinary knowledge in multiple domains, including knowing the learning domain and adding the appropriate game mechanics to foster high intrinsic motivation and positive player experience that makes the players feel like they are having fun while learning. Otherwise, the game is viewed as boring and not as a fun and engaging activity. Nevertheless, despite their potential, the application of SGs in education has been limited in terms of pedagogy. Several authors assert that this lack is because SG standards and guidelines have not been developed. There is an imbalance between experts’ contributions to education and game design specialists for the SG development. Not all the SGs that have been developed have applied appropriate design methodologies that incorporate both the entertainment mechanics and the serious component. To ensure that an SG meets the user’s expectations, it must be designed using an appropriate method. This work aims to present iPlus, a methodology for designing SGs based on a participatory, flexible, and user-centered approach. Additionally, this paper analyses several case studies with the iPlus methodology.

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“…The iPlus methodology [19] employs a user-centered design approach and has been utilized in the development of serious games for individuals with cognitive disabilities, such as a virtual reality game for recreational therapy involving body movements and visiting different locations [13]. Additionally, a mobile application has been proposed to facilitate cognitive skill development in individuals with intellectual disabilities, focusing on resolving temporal sequences and reviewing vocabulary associated with specific work scenarios to contribute to their vocational integration processes [27].…”

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An Accessible Serious Game-Based Platform for Process Learning of People with Intellectual Disabilities

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This research presents the “LudoMinga” platform based on serious games designed to facilitate the learning process of people with intellectual disabilities. The platform is focused on providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment. Serious Games combines educational content with video game mechanics, and the platform aims to enhance the learning experience and promote active participation. Through an iterative development process, including user feedback and evaluations, the platform was developed using the iPlus methodology to align with the specific requirements of the target audience. Preliminary user test results indicate positive results in terms of user engagement, learning, and satisfaction. This accessible platform based on serious games promises to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities, ultimately fostering their personal and cognitive development. The success of the “LudoMinga” platform lies in the combination of interactive games, personalized support, and accessibility features, ultimately creating an engaging and effective learning environment. Continued advances in this area have the potential to unlock barriers for people with intellectual disabilities, fostering their growth, independence, and active participation in society.

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