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Story-oriented learning
Presentation / Conference Contribution

In a game environment, narrative design is considered the art of combining gameplay and multimedia assets to create novel experiences that can entertain players and motivate them for longer periods. The use of narrative design in game-driven educatio... Read More about Story-oriented learning.

Blending context-aware challenges into learning environments
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There is a growing expectation for educational environments to be more flexible and more engaging, not only for students, but also for teachers. Project-based Learning and cooperative learning have emerged as opportunities to create motivating learni... Read More about Blending context-aware challenges into learning environments.

Interactive reading using low cost brain computer interfaces
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This work shows the feasibility for document reader user applications using a consumer grade non-invasive BCI headset. Although Brain Computer Interface (BCI) type devices are beginning to aim at the consumer level, the level at which they can actual... Read More about Interactive reading using low cost brain computer interfaces.

Stroke event simulator using virtual reality
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This poster presents the initial stages of an investigation of a realistic virtual reality scenario aimed at increasing the compassion people feel for people that have suffered a stroke. A Bespoke Virtual Reality environment was developed using the U... Read More about Stroke event simulator using virtual reality.

Virtual reality simulation training for student nurse education
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In this paper, the current developments for Virtual Reality (VR) simulation in the Nursing Education sector is investigated with the design and implementation of a 'serious game' that utilizes the increased immersive user experience of Head-Mounted D... Read More about Virtual reality simulation training for student nurse education.

Breaking barriers to game-based learning for active ageing and healthy lifestyles
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This study aims to explore a set of design components that a game-based learning programme should have in order to encourage active ageing and healthy lifestyles. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 Subject Matter Experts from the Indus... Read More about Breaking barriers to game-based learning for active ageing and healthy lifestyles.

Location-based metagames for learning
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Emotions for intelligent agents in crisis management simulations: A survey
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Intelligent agents or non-player characters (NPCs) in human interaction scenarios are required to react in ways that are consistent to the training scenario. In many cases these NPCs are controlled by a simple state machine and scripts. The use of th... Read More about Emotions for intelligent agents in crisis management simulations: A survey.

Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population
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Forensic anthropology aims to assist law enforcement with human identification by physically examining skeletal remains and assigning a biological profile using various metric and visual methods. These methods are crucial when a body undergoes extrem... Read More about Human identification: An investigation of 3D models of paranasal sinuses to establish a biological profile on a modern UK population.

User requirements for a robot teleoperation system for general medical examination
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Thailand, as well as many other countries world-wide, is facing a shortage of medical staff. We purpose a solution to improve medical services in health centres: a robot teleoperation system to allow patients to consult with doctors from public hospi... Read More about User requirements for a robot teleoperation system for general medical examination.