Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in
Book cover

European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning

EC-TEL 2007: Creating New Learning Experiences on a Global Scale pp 247–261Cite as

A Game-Based Adaptive Unit of Learning with IMS Learning Design and <e-Adventure>

  • Conference paper

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science ((LNPSE,volume 4753))

Abstract

In this paper we illustrate how to conceive, implement and play adaptive Units of Learning (UoLs) that embed educational videogames. For this purpose we describe The Art & Craft of chocolate UoL, with the game Paniel and the chocolate-based sauce adventure as a key feature. The UoL includes a pre-test whose outcome is used to adapt the game. The UoL also assesses the learning process using an in-game exam. This UoL has been modeled using IMS Learning Design (LD), and the embedded game has been developed using the < e − Adventure > educational game engine. This UoL may be deployed in any LD-compliant environment, although some of the features like the adaptation of the game or automatic assessment require special plug-ins that enable the communication between the environment and the < e − Adventure > engine. These plug-ins have been developed as an open-source modification of the SLeD player.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.

Chapter
USD   29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD   39.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD   54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Learn about institutional subscriptions

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

References

  1. Amory, A., Naicker, K., Vincent, J., Adams, C.: The Use of Computer Games as an Educational Tool: Identification of Appropriate Game Types and Game Elements. British Journal of Educational Technology 30(4), 311–321 (1999)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Betz, J.A.: Computer Games: Increase Learning in an Interactive Multidisciplinary Environment. Journal of Educational Technology Systems 24(2), 195–205 (1996)

    Google Scholar 

  3. Birbeck, M., et al.: Professional XML, 2nd edn. Wrox Press (2001)

    Google Scholar 

  4. Brusilovsky, P.: Adaptive Educational Systems on the World-Wide-Web: A Review of Available Technologies. In: WWW-Based Tutoring Wprkshop at 4th International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, San Antonio, USA (1998)

    Google Scholar 

  5. Burgos, D., Tattersall, C., Koper, R.: Can IMS Learning Design be used to model computer-based educational games? Binaria, 5 (2006)

    Google Scholar 

  6. Burgos, D., Moreno-Ger, P., Sierra, J.L., Fernández-Manjón, B., Koper, R.: Authoring Game-Based Adaptive Units of Learning with IMS Learning Design and <e-Adventure>. International Journal of Learning Technology (Special Issue on Authoring Adaptive and Adaptable Hypermedia) (in Press)

    Google Scholar 

  7. Coombs, J.H., Renear, A.H., DeRose, S.J.: Markup Systems and the Future of Scholarly Text Processing. Communications of the ACM 30(11), 933–947 (1987)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. ESA, E.S.A. Essential Facts about the Computer and Videogame Industry (cited April 8, 2007) (2005), available from: http://www.theesa.com/files/2005EssentialFacts.pdf

  9. Garris, R., Ahlers, R., Driskell, J.E.: Games, Motivation and Learning: A Research and Practice Model. Simulation & Gaming 33(4), 441–467 (2002)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Gee, J.P.: What video games have to teach us about learning and literacy, p. 225. Palgrave Macmillan, New York, Basingstoke (2003)

    Google Scholar 

  11. IMS Global Consortium. IMS Learning Design Specification (2005) (cited April 8, 2007), available from: http://www.imsproject.org/learningdesign/index.html

  12. IMS Global Consortium. IMS Question & Test Interoperablity Specification (cited April 8, 2007) (2005), available from: http://www.imsglobal.org/question/index.html

  13. Jenkins, H., Klopfer, E., Squire, K., Tan, P.: Entering the Education Arcade. ACM Computers in Entertainment 1(1) (2003)

    Google Scholar 

  14. Ju, E., Wagner, C.: Personal computer adventure games: Their structure, principles and applicability for training. The Database for Advances in Information Systems 28(2), 78–92 (1997)

    Google Scholar 

  15. Koper, R., Olivier, B.: Representing the Learning Design of Units of Learning. Educational Technology & Society 7(3), 97–111 (2004)

    Google Scholar 

  16. Koper, R., Tattersall, C.: Learning Design - A Handbook on Modelling and Delivering Networked Education and Training. Springer, Heidelberg (2005)

    Google Scholar 

  17. Malone, T.: What makes computer games fun? SIGSOC Bulletin 13(2-3), 143 (1982)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Malone, T.W., Lepper, M.R.: Making learning fun: A taxonomy of intrinsic motivations for learning. In: Snow, R.E., Farr, M.J. (eds.) Aptitude, learning and instruction III: Cognitive and affective process analysis, pp. 223–253. Lawrence Erlbaum, Hillsdale, NJ (1987)

    Google Scholar 

  19. Martinez-Ortiz, I., Moreno-Ger, P., Sierra, J.L., Fernández-Manjón, B.: Production and Deployment of Educational Videogames as Assessable Learning Objects. In: Nejdl, W., Tochtermann, K. (eds.) EC-TEL 2006. LNCS, vol. 4227, Springer, Heidelberg (2006)

    Google Scholar 

  20. Mitchell, A., Savill-Smith, C.: The Use of Computer and Videogames for Learning: A Review of the Literature. m-Learning, Trowbridge, Wiltshire: Learning and Skills Development Agency (2004)

    Google Scholar 

  21. Moreno-Ger, P., Martínez-Ortiz, I., Sierra, J.L., Fernández-Manjón, B.: Language-Driven Development of Videogames: The <e-Game> Experience. In: Harper, R., Rauterberg, M., Combetto, M. (eds.) ICEC 2006. LNCS, vol. 4161, Springer, Heidelberg (2006)

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  22. Moreno-Ger, P., Sierra, J.L., Martínez-Ortiz, I., Fernández-Manjón, B.: A Documental Approach to Adventure Game Development. Science of Computer Programming 67, 3–31 (2007)

    Article  MathSciNet  Google Scholar 

  23. OUUK. Sled player (2005) (cited April 8, 2007), available from: http://sled.open.ac.uk

  24. Paramythis, A., Loidl-Reisinger, S.: Adaptive Learning Environments and eLearning Standards. Electronic Journal of eLearning 2(1), 181–194 (2004)

    Google Scholar 

  25. Prensky, M.: Digital Game Based Learning. McGraw-Hill, New York (2001)

    Google Scholar 

  26. Sierra, J.L., Fernández-Valmayor, A., Fernández-Manjón, B.: A document-oriented paradigm for the construction of content-intensive applications. The Computer Journal 49(5), 562–584 (2006)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  27. Sim, G., MacFarlane, S., Read, J.: All work and no play: Measuring fun, usability, and learning in software for children. Computers & Education 46(3), 235–248 (2006)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. Squire, K.: Game-Based Learning: An X-Learn Perspective Paper. MASIE center: e-Learning Consortium (2005)

    Google Scholar 

  29. Squire, K.: Video games in education. International Journal of Intelligent Simulations and Gaming 2(1), 49–62 (2003)

    Google Scholar 

  30. Van Deursen, A., Klint, P., Visser, J.: Domain-Specific Languages: An Annotated Bibliography. ACM SIGPLAN Notices 35(6), 26–36 (2000)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  31. Vogten, H., Martens, H.: CopperCore 3.0 (2005) (cited April 8, 2007), available from http://www.coppercore.org

  32. Vogten, H., Nadolski, M.H.R., Tattersall, C.: CopperCore Service Integration, Integrating IMS Learning Design and IMS Question and Test Interoperability. In: 6th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, IEEE Computer Society Press, Kerkrade, The Netherlands (2006)

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Dpto. Ingeniería del Software e Inteligencia Artificial. Fac. Informática. Universidad Complutense. 28040, Madrid, Spain

    Pablo Moreno-Ger, José Luis Sierra & Baltasar Fernández Manjón

  2. Educational Technology Expertise Centre (OTEC). The Open University of the Netherlands, Heerlen, The Netherlands

    Daniel Burgos

Authors
  1. Pablo Moreno-Ger
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Daniel Burgos
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. José Luis Sierra
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Baltasar Fernández Manjón
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Editor information

Erik Duval Ralf Klamma Martin Wolpers

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2007 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

About this paper

Cite this paper

Moreno-Ger, P., Burgos, D., Sierra, J.L., Manjón, B.F. (2007). A Game-Based Adaptive Unit of Learning with IMS Learning Design and <e-Adventure>. In: Duval, E., Klamma, R., Wolpers, M. (eds) Creating New Learning Experiences on a Global Scale. EC-TEL 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4753. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-75195-3_18

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-75195-3_18

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-540-75194-6

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-540-75195-3

  • eBook Packages: Computer ScienceComputer Science (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation