Games for training

Abstract

DARPA simulations teach habits of thought so soldiers respond on the first day of combat as if they had been there a week. More often than not, it's don't shoot, talk instead.

Serious games baseados em realidade virtual para educação médica

“…Entretanto, embora as aplicações para saúde se multipliquem e constituam uma área cada vez mais pesquisada, a abordagem dos serious games baseados em RV ainda é pouco explorada na educação médica, sendo mais comum em aplicações de treinamento em outros campos, como a área militar 23 . No Brasil, tal fato pode estar relacionado ao custo inicial relativamente alto para o desenvolvimento e disponibilização dos jogos quando estes utilizam equipamentos não convencionais para interação.…”

LVC interaction within a mixed-reality training system

“…The high fidelity of interaction for these exercises come at the cost of static city layouts, long scenario changeover, high overhead and large logistic cost. Decreasing armed service budgets and proven effectiveness of virtual training 2 have shifted much focus to low cost simulations and serious games as a solution 3 .…”

Exploring Failure and Engagement in a Complex Digital Training Game: A Multi-method Examination

“…Although digital games can be expensive to produce and may require more time than other instructional methods, a variety of contexts have adopted them. Training and educational games teach players about diverse topics such as appropriate cultural interaction (Chatham, 2007), difficult concepts in science and technology (Mayo, 2009), and cognitive skills (Green & Bavelier, 2003).…”