Gamification and Serious GamesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- Engage in theoretical discussions about applied gaming
- Apply known success factors of serious games to the design of applied gaming
- Describe implementation strategies for incorporating applied gaming as part of a learning environment
- Apply a basic understanding of human motivation to the design of solutions aimed at increased user engagement with underlying business processes
- Compile documentation that communicates the key requirements of an applied gaming solution
- Identify and understand the roles of key stakeholders in an applied gaming project
- Follow the process for designing applied gaming solutions
- Consider ethical matters in designing and implementing applied gaming solutions

Content

- Applied gaming design frameworks
- Pedagogy aspects and how the psychology of learning relates to applied gaming
- A practical view that highlights and explains human motivation as the basis for applied gaming
- Ethical questions about applied gaming
- Managing an applied gaming project
- Documenting the requirements for an applied gaming solution