Embracing the universal design for learning framework in digital game based learning

Larkin Cunningham; Orla Murphy

doi:10.3233/978-1-61499-923-2-409

Embracing the universal design for learning framework in digital game based learning

Larkin Cunningham
, Orla Murphy

School of English and Digital Humanities

Munster Technological University

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Abstract

The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework emphasizes multiplicity of representation, expression and engagement to cater for the widest possible set of learning styles and abilities. Digital Game Based Learning (DGBL) can slot into a universally designed approach to education as one of several alternative ways of learning that will suit some learning preferences, such as those who prefer to learn in an active way. However, DGBL can itself encapsulate the principles of UDL if the game designer embraces UDL as a fundamental set of game design principles. This paper discusses, with examples, the ways in which a game designer can universally design a DGBL solution with respect to game mechanics, representation and personalization, with an emphasis on the use of gameplay data for formative and summative evaluation during the design, build and retrospective phases, as well as for adaptive learning and formative feedback during the delivery phase.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education - Proceedings of Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress 2018
Editors	Gerald Craddock, Cormac Doran, Larry McNutt, Donal Rice
Publisher	IOS Press
Pages	409-420
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9781614999225
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-923-2-409
Publication status	Published - 2018
Event	2018 Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress, UDHEIT 2018 - Dublin, Ireland Duration: 30 Oct 2018 → 2 Nov 2018

Publication series

Name	Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume	256
ISSN (Print)	0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)	1879-8365

Conference

Conference	2018 Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress, UDHEIT 2018
Country/Territory	Ireland
City	Dublin
Period	30/10/18 → 2/11/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

Game based learning
Learning analytics
Universal design for learning

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Cunningham, L., & Murphy, O. (2018). Embracing the universal design for learning framework in digital game based learning. In G. Craddock, C. Doran, L. McNutt, & D. Rice (Eds.), Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education - Proceedings of Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress 2018 (pp. 409-420). (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; Vol. 256). IOS Press. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-923-2-409

Cunningham, Larkin ; Murphy, Orla. / Embracing the universal design for learning framework in digital game based learning. Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education - Proceedings of Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress 2018. editor / Gerald Craddock ; Cormac Doran ; Larry McNutt ; Donal Rice. IOS Press, 2018. pp. 409-420 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics).

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Cunningham, L & Murphy, O 2018, Embracing the universal design for learning framework in digital game based learning. in G Craddock, C Doran, L McNutt & D Rice (eds), Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education - Proceedings of Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress 2018. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, vol. 256, IOS Press, pp. 409-420, 2018 Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress, UDHEIT 2018, Dublin, Ireland, 30/10/18. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-923-2-409

Embracing the universal design for learning framework in digital game based learning. / Cunningham, Larkin; Murphy, Orla.
Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education - Proceedings of Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress 2018. ed. / Gerald Craddock; Cormac Doran; Larry McNutt; Donal Rice. IOS Press, 2018. p. 409-420 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; Vol. 256).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedings › Conference proceeding › peer-review

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