Epistemic video game for education in wildfire response: a pilot study Online publication date: Sat, 29-Jun-2019
by Jaime Caroca; Mario A. Bruno; Roberto G. Aldunate; Carlos U. Arancibia
International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning (IJTEL), Vol. 11, No. 3, 2019
Abstract: A priority for sustainable development is education in the reduction of the risk of a disaster. Disasters have a profound effect in societies and their economies. Undergraduate students are seldom trained to engage in authentic emergencies. Video game technology may provide an educational tool for promoting the acquisition of new knowledge. Epistemic video games are educational video games that facilitate the development of knowledge through simulated scenarios relevant to the professional practice. This article presents the design and evaluation of an epistemic video game developed to simulate the emergency management of a disaster scenario (wildfires). The learning outcomes are analysed regarding cognitive processes. The results of this pilot study would indicate that this video game technology could have a significant role in the education of undergraduate students in disaster risk management.
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