Towards Designing Technology for Classroom Role-Play

Cook, Amy; Dow, Steven P.; Hammer, Jessica

doi:10.1145/3116595.3116632

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“…RPG in education is augmented with the usage of technology. In this method, students can be engaged in role-play session that has been setup by instructors using online tools such as Skype (Cook et al, 2017). Educators have also developed RPG educational games for their classes using game authoring tools such as RPGMaker (Jiwo & Aini, 2023;SALOMÃO et al, 2018;Setiyani et al, 2021) and ARQS.…”

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Game On: Designing and Analysing an RPG Educational Game for Compilers Algorithm Understanding in the Metaverse

Ahmadon,

Mohd Ghazalli,

Sharip

2023

IJARPED

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This paper explores the design, implementation, and evaluation of an educational game in the context of computer science education, using a Role-Playing Game (RPG) format and deploying it through a metaverse platform. Although gamification and game-based learning have shown promise in raising student motivation and engagement, the integration of the metaverse into these educational games has yet to be fully explored. This study fills this gap by describing the development of an RPG educational game, with a particular emphasis on the compilers design unit of a Computer Science course. The game incorporates educational elements alongside gameplay components to capitalize on the inherent motivation that games inspire. This study explores the feasibility of using widely available platforms like Gather and Google Docs Editor to develop interactive and engaging learning experiences, drawing on the literature on games, play, motivation, and the potential of the metaverse in education. Additionally, the research seeks to analyse student feedback through thematic analysis, providing insights into the utility and educational value of the game. This study contributes to the educational game design field by investigating the use of metaverse platforms for educational game design and evaluating students' opinions. It also offers advice for educators and instructional designers in improving online learning experiences.

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Game On: Designing and Analysing an RPG Educational Game for Compilers Algorithm Understanding in the Metaverse

Ahmadon,

Mohd Ghazalli,

Sharip

2023

IJARPED

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“…In the traditional university setting, role playing is one of the few tools available to fine tune this skill. In role play, participants identify that they not only have an opportunity to learn, they also find the interactivity an essential part of the activity, giving them opportunities to have experiences they otherwise would not have to practice skills in authentic contexts (Cook, Dow, & Hammer, 2017). Unfortunately, traditional role playing among student-athletes typically would occur with individuals who are in the same age bracket.…”

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“…Clarification of roles is where virtual simulation potentially can provide a solution. Millennials already are accustomed to video games, so interacting with an avatar and embracing new technologies may be a small leap, although it may not have crossed students' minds as a learning opportunity (e.g., Cook et al, 2017;Moore, 2007, Park et al, 2011. Virtual role play participants have reported that they feel less anxious and more in control of their practice and learning, as well as able to try different approaches, refine skills, and correct mistakes.…”

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Tackling Difficult Conversations: Student-Athletes, Mental Health, and Emerging Technology

Fraley¹,

Warner²,

Wilson³

et al. 2020

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Given the exponential growth of mental health issues on college campuses and the concerns regarding mental health disorders among elite level athletes, the NCAA (2016) has made recommendations to support and promote student-athlete mental health. However, to successfully address the increase in mental health issues, the development of effective communication skills is required. To address this, the researchers developed and built an immersive learning experience focused on "difficult conversations" using Mursion® technology. This pilot study contributes to this important conversation by analyzing the influence of an immersive experience on the student-athletes' communication skills. Using a quasi-experimental design, 79 NCAA Division I student-athletes took part in the study (40 control; 39 Mursion®). Both groups completed a pre-survey to assess their ability to deal with "difficult" scenarios, and a post-survey 3-5 weeks after the pre-test. Results indicate that Mursion® participants experienced, although not statistically significant, an increase in interpersonal communication competence. The results also demonstrated differences across gender and racial/ ethnic categories. This study provides the initial evidence that Mursion® is an effective, timely, cost-effective tool to enhance athletes' communication skills; consequently, it is critical to not only improving the student-athlete experience but also to addressing future student-athlete mental health and well-being.

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“…In relation to soft skills development via foreign language education, scientists admit that interactive methods comprise the use of problem-based tasks as a useful tool for practicing not only communication skills [9,10], but also soft skills. We regard WebQuests, role-playing games and the case study method as some of the most fruitful interactive methods to enhance and refine soft skills, which is also proven by various scientists studying the ways to master soft skills in English lessons [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. For instance, there is a role-playing game which helps to divide the roles in such a way that every student can be equally involved in the activity.…”

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“…Time management skills are improved as well due to teamwork in the classroom. Group members learn how to plan and carry out a task, how to set goals and organise the work in such a way that every team member can participate [11][12][13][14][15]. The role-playing game improves both linguistic performance and communication skills.…”

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Digital Monitoring of Students’ Soft Skills Development as an Interactive Method of Foreign Language Learning

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Nowadays, the curriculum of higher education is mainly based on hard skills development, although soft skills are of critical importance for successful academic and professional performance. Consequently, the purpose of the article is to describe the possible methods of mastering the second-year students’ soft skills within the scope of a foreign language course, using interactive methods. The aim of the research was to elaborate on three types of interactive problem-based tasks and assessment criteria which allow us to monitor the progress of soft skills such as problem solving, teamwork, leadership, time management and technology skills, and analytical and creative thinking. Both tasks and criteria were uploaded onto an online educational platform. The case study method, which was considered to be the main monitoring tool, turned out to be effective in the pedagogical experiment where the students collaborated both online and offline. The experiment demonstrated a positive trend in students’ soft skills improvement alongside their foreign language communication skills. Moreover, statistical analyses showed the effectiveness of the system created to master soft skills. The proposed system for digital monitoring of soft skills development can be useful for teaching personnel who want to make the educational process more interactive and productive for advancing students’ soft skills.

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Towards Designing Technology for Classroom Role-Play

Cited by 7 publications

References 14 publications

Game On: Designing and Analysing an RPG Educational Game for Compilers Algorithm Understanding in the Metaverse

Game On: Designing and Analysing an RPG Educational Game for Compilers Algorithm Understanding in the Metaverse

Tackling Difficult Conversations: Student-Athletes, Mental Health, and Emerging Technology

Digital Monitoring of Students’ Soft Skills Development as an Interactive Method of Foreign Language Learning

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