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An Application of a Game Development Framework in Higher Education
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Computer Games Technology
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-05-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
This paper describes how a game development framework was used as a learning aid in a software engineering.
Games can be used within higher education in various ways to promote student participation, enable variation in how lectures are taught, and improve student interest.
In this paper, we describe a case study at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) where a game development framework was applied to make students learn software architecture by developing a computer game.
We provide a model for how game development frameworks can be integrated with a software engineering or computer science course.
We describe important requirements to consider when choosing a game development framework for a course and an evaluation of four frameworks based on these requirements.
Further, we describe some extensions we made to the existing game development framework to let the students focus more on software architectural issues than the technical implementation issues.
Finally, we describe a case study of how a game development framework was integrated in a software architecture course and the experiences from doing so.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Alf Inge& Wu, Bian. 2009. An Application of a Game Development Framework in Higher Education. International Journal of Computer Games Technology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Alf Inge& Wu, Bian. An Application of a Game Development Framework in Higher Education. International Journal of Computer Games Technology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Alf Inge& Wu, Bian. An Application of a Game Development Framework in Higher Education. International Journal of Computer Games Technology. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-12.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491090