Development of a reaction model for digital educational games

• Alexandre Vaz UFRJ
• Geraldo Xexéo UFRJ

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbgames_estendido.2022.225417

Abstract

Digital educational games are one of the alternatives when considering instructional materials for virtual learning environments, although educational games have learning as their main objective, the evaluation of criteria regarding player experience and their motivation to learn can give instructors an inisight into student’s reaction to the material. This article presents the Digital Educational Game Reaction Model, built in a top-down approach using the GQM methodology, and according to the ISO-25000 family software quality standards. The evaluation will be composed of three areas: playability, user experience, and the student’s motivation to learn.

Keywords: Quality Model, GQM, ISO-25000, Videogame, Educational Game

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