Serious Games Network

Carlos Vaz de Carvalho; Pedro M. Latorre Andrés; Francisco José Serón Arbeloa

doi:10.4995/var.2013.4271

Authors

Carlos Vaz de Carvalho Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto.
Pedro M. Latorre Andrés Universidad de Zaragoza
Francisco José Serón Arbeloa Universidad de Zaragoza

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2013.4271

Keywords:

Serious games, Game based learning, Community practice

Abstract

“Serious games” can be defined as (digital) games used for purposes other than mere entertainment. Serious Games can be applied to a broad spectrum of areas, e.g. educational, healthcare, training in hazardous environments or situations. Game-based Learning, one aspect of Serious Games, are also more and more explored for all levels of education in different subjects, such as Ancient History. The SEGAN (SErious GAmes Network) will create a Community of Practice on the Serious Games subject. The main objective is to create a stable (but expanding) consortium to exchange ideas and experiences related to Serious Games. The SEGAN Network invites the people of the community of Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Ancient History interested in Serious Games to join the net and to participate in their activities.

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Author Biographies

Carlos Vaz de Carvalho, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto.

GILT. Graphics, Interaction and Learning. Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto. Portugal

Pedro M. Latorre Andrés, Universidad de Zaragoza

GIGA Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada. Departamento de Informática e Ingeniería de
Sistemas. Universidad de Zaragoza. Spain.

Francisco José Serón Arbeloa, Universidad de Zaragoza

GIGA Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada. Departamento de Informática e Ingeniería de
Sistemas. Universidad de Zaragoza. Spain.

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