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Design and Application of a Visual Experience Game in Game Mathematics (게임수학 시각체험 게임 설계 및 적용)

  • Choi, Youngmee
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.21 no.12
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    • pp.1504-1512
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study is to design and apply a simple game that can visually experience basic concepts of game mathematics in order to teach game mathematics effectively. To do this, simple games linked with game mathematical theory are to be developed by utilizing the functions provided by Unity so that students could actively learn game mathematics. To demonstrate the plausibility of this approach, "Bouncing Ball Game" was developed to understand the concept of periodicity of trigonometric functions. As a result, students were able to effectively learn how mathematical concepts related to ball movements applied to the game.

Analysis of Game User's Motivation-Action Structure on Social Network Games (소셜 네트워크 게임 사용자의 동기-행동구조 분석)

  • Kim, Mi-jin;Kim, Yeong-sil
    • Journal of Korea Entertainment Industry Association
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.77-86
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    • 2011
  • This paper is aimed at analyzing the relationship between users' actions in relation to a SNG (Social Network Game), which mainly targets communities, and the motivations that give rise to such selective actions. The subjects of existing researches on game area have rarely dealt with game users but mainly focused on the studies and utilization of game production technologies; and, in cases of studies on games users, their subjects have been hardly more than observations of users' behaviors in relation to the performance to achieve certain goals or themes of a game; for example, upgrading a character's level or obtaining rewards through "defeat". Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the actions of SNS game users from the perspective of behavioral selections caused by various motivations of human beings rather than approaching from the perspective of problem solving methods. In order to accomplish this goal, fist of all, Lazzaro's People Fun model and motivation theory of SNS users will be analyzed. Secondly, relevant materials from 13 SNG cases will be collected. Games' events and the functional actions of users will be classified. Lastly, the primary actions of SNG users will be classified into 8 different types and motivations - action patterns will be analyzed based on the classified materials.

Development and Application of a Science History Role-Playing Game for High School Students' Understanding of Nature of Science: Focus on Storytelling of the Continental Drift Theory (고등학생의 과학의 본성 이해를 위한 과학사 롤플레잉게임(SHRPG) 개발 및 적용 -대륙이동설 스토리텔링을 중심으로-)

  • Shim, Eun-Ji;Choe, Seung-Urn;Kim, Chan-Jong
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.45-57
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    • 2019
  • NOS education through the history of science is regarded effective. However, science teaching has been criticized for not considering the interest of the learners enough and providing the context of learning themes that hinder the understanding of NOS. This study intends to convey the NOS element through the rich context of storytelling. The theme of the story is the history of continental drift, in which, the debate of many scientists and Wegener's creativity are prominent. Of the various media that deliver storytelling, the most powerful medium that leads to personal immersion is computer games, and among many kinds of games, the main genre of storytelling is role-playing games (RPGs). We developed the science history role-playing game (SHRPG) focusing on continental drift. The game development procedure followed Kim's 4F process (2017), which consists of the Figure Out, Focus, Fun Design, and Finalize. The story was constructed based on the NOS elements of Lederman et al. (2002), namely creativity and imagination demand, subjectivity, socio-cultural personality and tentativeness, which are all present in the story of the continental drift theory. The mechanics and rules of the RPG included quests, rewards, quizzes, NOS scores, and rankings. In the final phase of development, the game developed was pilot tested four times. The results of the tests showed that students' understanding of NOS through SHRPG has increased, especially in the creativity domain. The students' satisfaction with the fun, sympathy, and immersion during the game was very high.

A study on Hangul serious mobile game for Infant based on R. Caillois's theory (로제 카이와(R.Caillois)의 놀이 유형에 근거한 유아용 한글 기능성 모바일 게임 연구)

  • Lee, Sooyeon;Kim, Jaewoong
    • Cartoon and Animation Studies
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    • s.35
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    • pp.291-312
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    • 2014
  • This study is based on the theory of R.Caillois about element of play which is motivated to infant for studying Hangul. The ultimate goal of play has to be accompanied by pleasure. And learning means permanent changes from experiences for the individual's. Play and learning, these two elements are united to the genre of serious game since the GBL (game based learning) was lead. Most importantly, in order to achieve their own Hangul learning is the fun. Coupled with fun and learning has an important issue for flow because concentration is low in infants than adults. In this case study is to know about fun factor has been applied effectively to Hangul serious mobile game. 20 Infant Hangul mobile serious games of Google Android mobile game section were selected as a case study based on more than 10,000 downloads and user's review rate by April 22, 2014. After that is currently available on the market can play a variety of cases of infant learning Hangul from previous research of R.Caillois offers four categories of play. R.Caillois of Agon, Mimicry, Alea, Ilinx have unique characteristics in comparison with its functional characteristics Hangul four are present any role in Hangul serious mobile games. As a result of the cases selected and the rules of the game will include a maximum of two of the most common types of Agon. Each attribute of the play, rather than one single factor is applied to four kinds of game play performance when properties are distributed to experience together gave the best flow. As a result of this study will be a based research for infants Hangul serious mobile game reflects the properties of the elements of a fun game that you want to combine learning.

Streamer Motives and User-Generated Content on Social Live-Streaming Services

  • Friedlander, Mathilde B.
    • Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.65-84
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    • 2017
  • Three most popular information services, Periscope, Ustream, and YouNow, vicarious for all Social Live-Streaming Services (SLSSs), are investigated to analyze their streamers' motivations and the user-generated content. Additionally, we collected demographic data (gender and age). More than 7,500 streams by users from the U.S., Germany, and Japan were observed. Main streamer motivations on SLSSs are boredom, socializing, the need to reach a specific group, the need to communicate, and fun. Important content categories on all three SLSSs are chatting, sharing information, 24/7, and 'slice of life.' We were able to identify differences between users from the U.S., Germany, and Japan as well as between the users of Periscope, Ustream, and YouNow. The main motive to stream in the U.S. is to reach a specific group, while in Japan it is socializing, and in Germany boredom. The top content category for both, YouNow as well as Periscope, is to chat; on Ustream it is 24/7 (i.e., webcams).

A Study on the Characteristics of Play to Induce Fun in Metabus - Roger Caillois focuses on the theory of play (메타버스에서 재미유도를 위한 놀이적 특성 연구 -로제카유아 놀이 이론 중심으로)

  • SeungHwan Lee
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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    • 2023.01a
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    • pp.57-58
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    • 2023
  • 본 연구는 메타버스 플랫폼에서 사용자 커뮤니티 형성에 몰입과 재미를 추구하는 방법으로 로제 카유아의 놀이이론을 바탕으로 지속적인 사용자 유입과 서로간의 상호관계 형성의 유의한 특성을 살펴보았다. 가상공간 사회에서 아바타를 통한 역할놀이로 자신의 다양한 모습을 표현할 수 있고 서로 자유로운 경쟁, 때로는 게임과 같은 규칙이 설정된 곳에서 경쟁하며 스릴을 즐길 수 있다. 또한 현실과 비슷한 운에 기대어 확률 뽑기를 하면서 충분히 놀이를 만끽하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 로제 카유아의 놀이이론과 메타버스에서 공동체가 형성되는 과정에 재미를 유도하는 놀이적 특성을 비교하여 새로운 콘텐츠를 찾는 연구방향을 제시하는 것을 목표로 한다.

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A Study on Cannibalism in Digital Game (디지털 게임의 카니발리즘 연구)

  • Lee, Dong-Eun
    • Journal of Digital Contents Society
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.65-71
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    • 2010
  • Digital game includes one more funny elements which are competition, puzzle, interaction and role-playing. These elements encourage the player's interest and flow. The purpose of this study is to find out the essence of these elements in digital games with Cannibalism. Digital game inherits and develops Cannibalism in the digital space as magic circle, death and rebirth of life, changing the shape of character and reversing the interface.

Corridor and Network Analyses of Forest Bird Habitats in a Metropolitan Area of South Korea (수도권 지역 산림성 조류 서식지의 통로와 연결망 분석)

  • Kang, Wanmo;Park, Chan-Ryul
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.191-201
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    • 2015
  • Measuring and mapping connectivity among habitats is a key component of sustainable urban planning and design process. In this study, we examined how functional corridors connect forest bird habitats in a metropolitan area of Korea using graph theory-based techniques. High-quality forest habitat was defined as a function of forest cover, presence of residential areas, and road networks. We then constructed a network of high-quality forest habitats using the FunConn (functional connectivity) tools, and computed metrics ($T_i$) of patch importance based on the minimum ($Q_1$) and the 25th percentile ($Q_{25}$) rank least-cost distance values. We investigated the relative influence of two values of patch importance on forest bird species richness. As a result, the patch importance index based on the $Q_{25}$ effective distance threshold was most positively correlated with species richness (P < 0.001) after controlling for the area effect. Thus, using the $Q_{25}$ effective distance threshold, we mapped not only the locations of important habitat patches and functional corridors, but also the network backbone of forest bird habitats. The network developed in this study can help guide urban planning for biodiversity conservation.

The Effect of the Playfulness on Outdoor Recreation Decision-making Process of Audiences : Applying Extended Theory of Planned Behavior (리얼리티 프로그램 시청자의 놀이성이 아웃도어레크리에이션 의사결정과정에 미치는 영향)

  • Han, Seung-Hoon;Kim, Jin-OK;Lee, Sang-Ho
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.15 no.10
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    • pp.547-560
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    • 2015
  • The outdoor recreation fever that is drastically increasing in Korea could be the result of the interaction between mass media and popular culture as well as increase of leisure time and disposable income. Thus, the purpose of this study is to specify how the exposure of outdoor recreation through mass media influences potential outdoor recreationists. In order to specify this decision-making process, playfulness, which is the intrinsic characteristic of adults' fun and play, was added to the theory of planned behavior, which has high explanation power regarding human behavior. As a result of the study, it turned out that playfulness significantly influences attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control, and that attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control also significantly influence behavioral intention. These results specify that playfulness is a factor that has a great effect on outdoor recreation that seeks deviant behavior.

A Search for the Meaning of Constructivism: Constructivism Revisited and Reviewed (구성주의 의미의 탐색에 대한 소고: 구성주의의 재조명)

  • Kang, Eun Kyung
    • Education of Primary School Mathematics
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.261-272
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    • 2018
  • In the current era of mathematics education, constructivism is a core theory of learning. For teachers, understanding and applying constructivism to their teaching practices are crucial for student centered teaching. However, some mathematics educators understand Constructivism in a different way. For example, some future teachers view Constructivism as making mathematics 'fun' by creating game without considering conceptual understanding. In this paper, the original articles of Constructivism were revisited and investigated to understand and to search for their meanings. Also several types and sources of Constructivism were identified; Radical Constructivism, Vygotsky's social-cultural theory of development, Social Constructionism, and Social Constructivism. This paper investigated arguments of the several types of Constructivism and discussed their implications for mathematics teaching.