Exploring the application of a flood risk management Serious Game platform

Based on the experience gained with SeCom2.0, we will explain the impact of game-based learning and provide an overview of the current use of Serious Games in teaching flood risk management in Germany. SeCom2.0 is a collaborative learning platform, which deals with a flood situation in Cologne. The...

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Published in:Environmental earth sciences 2017, Vol.76 (2), p.1-9, Article 93
Main Authors: Breuer, Roman, Sewilam, Hani, Nacken, Heribert, Pyka, Christiane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biogeosciences
Computer & video games
Design
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Educational software
Environmental risk
Environmental Science and Engineering
Flood control
Flood insurance
Flood management
Flood risk
Floods
Games
Geochemistry
Geology
Hydrology/Water Resources
Learning
Lifelong learning
Risk
Risk management
Terrestrial Pollution
Thematic Issue
Water in Germany
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Summary:Based on the experience gained with SeCom2.0, we will explain the impact of game-based learning and provide an overview of the current use of Serious Games in teaching flood risk management in Germany. SeCom2.0 is a collaborative learning platform, which deals with a flood situation in Cologne. The use of Serious Games in flood risk management is still limited due to many factors. The article will give a deeper insight into the SeCom2.0 project, explaining the pedagogical design and the development. We will cover the pitfalls and possible suggestions for further development to facilitate wider use of such games by adapting the settings to local conditions. This article will also describe how a Serious Game can support lifelong learning for students and employees involved in flood risk management. The key components, design patterns and structure of or SeCom2.0 are described, along with ideas to implement selected topics in flood risk management in an engaging gaming environment.
ISSN:1866-6280
1866-6299
DOI:10.1007/s12665-017-6387-1