Abstract
This article describes the development of a web-based 3D simulation of an engineering workshop in refrigeration plant maintenance and the challenge of moving the application from a knowledge and skills acquisition model to a problem-solving edugame model across a range of possible scenarios within the restrictions of an academic programme’s learning outcomes. The 3D simulation workshop is described together with its real-world equivalent. The limitations of the app. simulation in engaging students in complex problem-solving are described together with the search for learning design theories to inform further development of the app. as a multi-level, scenario-based edugame. The article ends with an indication of the proposed collaborative process to further develop the app. by taking close cognisance of appropriate learning and gaming theories.
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Keenaghan, Garrett
(2015)
"Developing an Edugame Simulation Application for Engineering IT Works in Practice, But Will It Work in Theory?,"
Level 3:
Vol. 12:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
doi:10.21427/D7DB24
Available at:
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/level3/vol12/iss1/6
DOI
10.21427/D7DB24