Mäses, Sten, Hallaq, Bilal and Maennel, Olaf (2017) Obtaining better metrics for complex serious games within virtualised simulation environments. In: 11th European Conference on Games Based Learning, Graz, Austria, 5-6 Oct 2017. Published in: Proceedings of 11th European Conference on Games Based Learning ISBN 9781911218579.

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Abstract

Recent technological advancements are providing significant results in enriching learning through serious games in the field of information and communication technology (ICT). One such advancement is the ability to create highly complex virtualised environments that realistically simulate organisations’ ICT systems, enabling participants to develop practical hands-on skills in a controlled environment. During such exercises, a critical component is the ability to track individual participants progress. This requires an evaluation system to be in place. Within traditional computer gaming environments, it is relatively easy to automate the tracking and capture of a specific player's moves, clicks and other interaction. Within simulations of serious games such as those used for training defence and attack mitigation techniques in a computer network, tracking such activities in an automated manner is significantly more complex. Using serious games in the field of cybersecurity as an example, we provide in this work a mapping of different types of metrics for serious games run within virtual lab environments and suggest various ways in which they can be measured. This work will assist serious game designers, developers, organisers and assessors obtain a greater understanding of the state of the art possibilities for measuring the performance of participants. It will also enable researchers to build a solid foundation in which they can develop new approaches for more efficient learning through virtualized simulations.

Item Type:	Conference Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software U Military Science > U Military Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Computer games -- Evaluation, Simulation games , War -- Computer simulation
Journal or Publication Title:	Proceedings of 11th European Conference on Games Based Learning
Publisher:	Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited
ISBN:	9781911218579
Official Date:	11 September 2017
Dates:	Date Event 11 September 2017 Accepted
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Date of first compliant deposit:	8 November 2017
Date of first compliant Open Access:	8 November 2017
Conference Paper Type:	Paper
Title of Event:	11th European Conference on Games Based Learning
Type of Event:	Conference
Location of Event:	Graz, Austria
Date(s) of Event:	5-6 Oct 2017
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