Socially aware framework for creating RPGs for contribute to the teaching and learning process of Software Engineering

• Flávia Belintani Blum Haddad UFPR / UTFPR

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/cibse.2022.20987

Abstract

This paper presents ongoing doctoral research that aims at developing a framework for creating Role-playing games (RPGs) to contribute to the teaching and learning process of Software Engineering (SE). The innovation will be in the design process of the framework, that will implement the Socially Aware Design (SAwD), which enables a social look added to the technical requirements. The research methods include bibliographic research, semi-participatory design workshops, prototyping, and prototype validation with the target audience. It is expected to contribute to the expansion of the production and application of games in the teaching and learning of SE as well as the dissemination of SAwD.

Keywords: Educational games, Socially aware design, Software Engineering

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