Games and Gaming

• Serious games design,
• evaluation of serious games,
• designing fun into games,
• 3D games experiences,
• games for physical activity

• Obikiwelu, C., Read, J.C. & Sim, G. (2012) “The Scaffolding Mechanism in Serious Games.” FnG 2012 Workshop on Opportunities and Challenges when Designing and Developing Games with/for Kids. Toulouse
• Busque, S.S., Sim, G. & Read, J.C. (2010) “Designing a mobile application for teenagers to instruct in science careers” IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning, Porto.
• Obikiwelu, C., Read, J.C. & Sim, G. (2012) “The Serious Game Approach to Problem-Based Learning for the Dependent Learner.” Mechanism in Serious Games.” 6th European Conference on Game Based Learning. Cork.
• Sim, G., Taylor, K. & Holt, N. (2006) "Development of a multimedia cognitive behaviour programme for young offenders " World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Orlando.

• Professor Janet Read
• Dr Gavin Sim
• Dr Dan Fitton

To find out more contact Dr Martin Bateman on mbateman@uclan.ac.uk

• Child Computer Interaction
• Human Computer Interaction and Information systems