Apostolia Gounaridou|Eleni Siamtanidou|Charalampos Dimoulas
A Serious Game for Mediated Education on Traffic Behavior and Safety Awareness
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki|Aristotle University of Thessaloniki|Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
computer games considered useful tool educational purposes alternative media applications serious games combine edification challenge entertainment thus learning becomes enjoyable comfortable efficient paper presents implementation educational computer game regarding traffic behavior awareness main stages analysis design development evaluation aiming investigating contribution gamification traffic safety game developed advanced media education approach unreal engine encompassing various adventures game heros tasks move virtual city complete mission follow road safety rules experience adventures either pedestrian vehicle driver research hypothesesquestions tested concerning gaming impact audience engagement firstperson storytelling communicate perceive traffic regulations results reveal properly developed educational game could become engaging amusing efficient could also enhance traffic awareness experiential mediated learning also fostering social responsibility