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Title- Network Simulation as a Learning Resource: Analysis, Deployment and Evaluation

Abstract- This paper analyzes the benefits of using network simulation as a learning resource in the Telematics Engineering area. Accordingly, a practices program, which can be done either through simulation or with real equipment, has been introduced in the core subject "Arquitectura y Redes Telemáticas" of the second year in the degree "Ingeniería de Sistemas de Telecomunicación, Sonido e Imagen". The satisfactory evaluation of this innovative teaching methodology is proved by the rating of the surveys answered by the students after the course completion.

Index Terms- Telematics Engineering, Computer Networks, Network Simulation, Learning Resource, Practice Training

Title- Serious Games for Lean Manufacturing: 5S Method

Abstract- The global economic crisis is leading to the need to increase business competitiveness. Lean Manufacturing is an area that deserves the attention of employers and their employees, since its objectives are to increase productivity, reduce waste and optimize available resources. The 5S Method is a Lean tool that can improve productivity by increasing the organization of the workplace. A brief survey of the market showed that there are several organizations dedicated to teach and share this type of knowledge but only a few of them have digital tools available. Therefore, the use of a digital Serious Game that helps understanding the 5S Method can support an effective alternative form of learning. This article proposes a Serious Game that aims to responde to this need. This practical approach encourages the player to learn by trial and error. Information displayed throughout the game enhances learning, without a cognitive overload to the player. The game evaluation has shown that our approach is efficient and results in the learning of 5S concepts.

Index Terms- Lean, Lean Manufacturing, Serious Games, 5S Method

Title- Innovative Approaches to Serious Games

Abstract- The field of Serious Games focus on the design, development, application and use of games for other purposes beyond entertainment. Education and training are the main application areas, but Serious Games have been successfully used in health, research, planning, emergency, and military advertising. Despite the evidence of efficacy, displayed also in this special edition, there is still limited use of Serious Games. This has mainly to do with social issues and stereotypes about the relationship of games and serious purposes. Initiatives like the SEGAN network that address the need to systematize the European approaches to Serious Games assume therefore great relevance. SEGAN is a Community of Practice to exchange ideas and experiences related to Serious Games. For instance, SEGAN can be the right place to extend the discussion on the high-quality articles that we present in this special edition about innovative approaches to Serious Games.

Index Terms- Serious Games, Community of Practice, Social Network, Game-Based Learning

Title- Innovative Approaches to Serious Games

Abstract- The field of Serious Games focus on the design, development, application and use of games for other purposes beyond entertainment. Education and training are the main application areas, but Serious Games have been successfully used in health, research, planning, emergency, and military advertising. Despite the evidence of efficacy, displayed also in this special edition, there is still limited use of Serious Games. This has mainly to do with social issues and stereotypes about the relationship of games and serious purposes. Initiatives like the SEGAN network that address the need to systematize the European approaches to Serious Games assume therefore great relevance. SEGAN is a Community of Practice to exchange ideas and experiences related to Serious Games. For instance, SEGAN can be the right place to extend the discussion on the high-quality articles that we present in this special edition about innovative approaches to Serious Games.

Index Terms- Serious Games, Community of Practice, Social Network, Game-Based Learning

Title- Kroster – game for digital television in MHP technology. Process development, design and programming considerations versus technical aspects.

Abstract- This article present the development of Kroster, a serious game created for digital television using MHP technology. In the paper we make a description of the process for the game creation, both from the engineering and the design point of view, discussing programming and graphic aspects. We describe some requirements for the development a t-learning game and the restrictions associated with the TV platform, specially the MHP development framework.

Index Terms- Digital Television; game; t-learning; MHP; design and programming; technical aspects.

Title- Serious Games for the development of general skills oriented to employment

Abstract- This paper presents the research work carried out by an interdisciplinary group of technologists, educators and entertainment experts from the University of Deusto to develop a serious game to work generic skills in job-oriented education. This innovative serious game focuses on entrepreneurship skills and problem solving. Technology is a facilitator for a new teaching methodology, but it also imposes certain restrictions to be considered by the entire project team.

Index Terms- Employability, Entrepreneurship, Generic Competencies, Higher Education, Problem Solving, Serious Games,

Title- Development of a Platform for Lean Manufacturing Simulation Games

Abstract- More than ever, the economic globalization is creating the need to increase business competitiveness. Lean Manufacturing is a management philosophy oriented for the elimination of activities that do not create any type of value and are considered waste. One of the main differences to other management philosophies is the shop floor focus and operators involvement. Therefore, the training of all organization levels is crucial for the success of Lean Manufacturing. Universities should also participate actively in this process by developing student’s Lean management skills, promoting better and faster student integration into their future organizations. This article proposes a single realistic manufacturing platform, involving production and assembly operations, to learn by playing many of the Lean tools like, VSM, 5S, SMED, Poke-Yoke, Line Balance, TPM, Mizusumashi, Plant Layout, and JIT/Kanban. This simulation game was built in tight cooperation with experienced lean companies under the international program “LLA-Lean Learning Academy”1, and its main aim is to make bachelor and master courses in applied sciences more attractive by integrating classic lectures with a simulated production environment, that could lead to more motivated students and higher study yields. The simulation game results show that our approach is efficient in providing a realistic platform for the effective learning of Lean principles, tools and mindset, which can be easily, included into less than two hours course classes.

Index Terms- Lean, Lean Manufacturing, Simulation Games

Title- E-learning to stage: From La DamaBoba to a Serious Game.

Abstract- In Spain, young people is losing their interest on (classic) theater.We believe that educational games are an excellent medium for addressing this issue. This article describes the design and implementation of a videogame based on “La Dama Boba”, Lope de Vega's theater play.The aim of the videogame is to motivate youngster on classic theater plays letting students become familiar with the plot and the characters before they attend the theater play.This goal is achieved making avatars interesting to players, by incorporating different theater techniques within their personalities and including the elements that can be used as audiovisual contents, such as: music, scenery and dressing.In this paper we also present the results of the initial evaluation of the game with master’s students from E-learning subject. In order to improve the game, we have studied their effects in terms of impact on the knowledge improvement, learning outcomes and student motivation.

Index Terms- Educational Technology, Computer Aided Instruction, Virtual Learning Environments, Game-based Learning, Computer Games for Drama Learning, Drama Serious Games.

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Title- Development of a Learning Case Example Combining Artificial Vision and a Robotic Arm.

Abstract- This work describes a learning case developed in the University of Lleida, Spain. This proposal is addressed to third course engineering students that must combine knowledge from artificial vision and robotic control to complete an automation task. The objective is the detection of a small object placed randomly on a surface to recollect and store it with a robotic arm. The educational results of this experience have shown that the development of a learning case based on the combination of artificial vision and robotics increases the motivation of the students and improve the assimilation of theoretical concepts.

Index Terms- Robotic arm, artificial vision, learning experience, practical case.

Title- A Platform for both PC based Test and Measurement.

Abstract- The platform contains: a generator of functions, a multichannel oscilloscope and a spectrum analyser. A preparatory virtual laboratory is available to the students in addition to the traditional one so that they are encouraged not just to follow the theory but to try some practical exercises. In this way practical sessions in laboratories developed during the academic year can be supplemented by electronic instrumentation. Besides this the student can carry out, both for on-site and blended activities, a wide range of practices about tests and measurements in electronic circuits. The three virtual instruments have been developed and set up in a LabVIEW environment. This way the students just need a PC, a data catching card and a protoboard so that electronic circuits can be subjected to tests and measurements.

Index Terms- Electronic instrumentation, LabVIEW, virtual instrumentation