Practical Application of the Learning Mechanics-Game Mechanics Framework for Serious Games Design and Analysis for the Development of Mental Computation in Virtual Reality

Hubert Cecotti; M Callaghan

doi:10.1109/TALE52509.2021.9678639

Practical Application of the Learning Mechanics-Game Mechanics Framework for Serious Games Design and Analysis for the Development of Mental Computation in Virtual Reality

Hubert Cecotti
, M Callaghan

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Abstract

Serious Games (SG) have proved to have instructional
benefits and recent developments in formal methodologies
and tools support their design, analysis, validation, and
assessment. Fully immersive Virtual Reality (VR) is increasingly
used in an educational context where adoption and practical
use is growing, facilitated by more powerful and affordable
VR headsets. Teaching the fundamentals of mathematics and its
applied use can be challenging. In this paper, we propose the use
of SG, VR, and the Learning Mechanics–Game Mechanics (LMGM)
framework for SG game analysis in the design of a game.
The goal is to develop mathematical thinking skills and increase
student engagement and retention through the use of gamification
in the creation of a highly engaging and pedagogically sound
immersive learning experience.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2021 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology & Education (TALE)
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	1067 - 1072
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-6654-3687-8
ISBN (Print)	978-1-6654-3688-5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE52509.2021.9678639
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 8 Dec 2021
Event	IEEE TALE International conference on engineering, technology, and education - Wuhan, Wuhan, China Duration: 5 Dec 2021 → 8 Dec 2021 http://tale2021.org/index.html

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Name
ISSN (Print)	2374-0191
ISSN (Electronic)	2470-6698

Conference

Conference	IEEE TALE International conference on engineering, technology, and education
Abbreviated title	TALE2021
Country/Territory	China
City	Wuhan
Period	5/12/21 → 8/12/21
Internet address	http://tale2021.org/index.html

UN SDGs

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SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

numeracy
virtual reality
gamification
Learning Mechanics-Game Mechanics
Game based learning

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Mapping Learning and Game Mechanics to Pedagogical Patterns for Serious Games Analysis and Design in Engineering Education
Callaghan, M., Jorge, R., Cenci, A., Dri, G. & Salaün-Penquer, R., 3 Jul 2025, (Published online) UK and Ireland Engineering Education Research Network Annual Symposium Proceedings 2025. p. 483 -499 16 p.
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Cecotti, H & Callaghan, M 2021, Practical Application of the Learning Mechanics-Game Mechanics Framework for Serious Games Design and Analysis for the Development of Mental Computation in Virtual Reality. in 2021 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology & Education (TALE). IEEE, pp. 1067 - 1072, IEEE TALE International conference on engineering, technology, and education , Wuhan, China, 5/12/21. https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE52509.2021.9678639

Practical Application of the Learning Mechanics-Game Mechanics Framework for Serious Games Design and Analysis for the Development of Mental Computation in Virtual Reality. / Cecotti, Hubert; Callaghan, M.
2021 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology & Education (TALE). IEEE, 2021. p. 1067 - 1072.

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Practical Application of the Learning Mechanics-Game Mechanics Framework for Serious Games Design and Analysis for the Development of Mental Computation in Virtual Reality

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Mapping Learning and Game Mechanics to Pedagogical Patterns for Serious Games Analysis and Design in Engineering Education

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