A web-based simulation game as a learning tool for the design process of complex systems. (27th November 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bianconi, Francesco; Saetta, Stefano A.; Tiacci, Lorenzo
• Is Part Of: Journal of design research. Volume 5:Number 2(2006)
• Page Start: 253
• Page End: 272
• Publication Date: 2006-11-27
• Subjects: learning tools -- engineering design -- design education -- engineering education -- complex systems -- web-based games -- simulation -- gaming -- design process; Design -- Human factors -- Periodicals; Design -- Methodology -- Periodicals; Design, Industrial -- Periodicals; 745.405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-3050

Abstract

While relational simulation games have been widely used for learning activities in areas such as business, management and communication, their development in the engineering field is still very limited. In this paper a web-based simulation game was designed in order to fill this existing gap in the development of relational simulation games related to engineering aspects and in particular to the design process of complex systems. An evaluation of a first web trial competition, carried out by questionnaires, shows a satisfactory achievement of the proposed learning tool objectives.