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| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Journals |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.envsoft.2024.105941 |
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| Title (Primary) | A serious game approach for lake modeling and management: The EscapeBLOOM |
| Author | van Wijk, D.; Kong, X.; Knap, H.; Janssen, A.B.G. |
| Source Titel | Environmental Modelling & Software |
| Year | 2024 |
| Department | SEEFO |
| Volume | 173 |
| Page From | art. 105941 |
| Language | englisch |
| Topic | T5 Future Landscapes |
| Data and Software links | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8116796 |
| Supplements | https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S1364815224000021-mmc1.txt https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S1364815224000021-mmc2.csv https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S1364815224000021-mmc3.xls https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S1364815224000021-mmc4.xls https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S1364815224000021-mmc5.docx |
| Keywords | Education; Lake modeling; Science communication; Tool; Water quality management |
| Abstract | Environmental models are valuable tools, yet, communication about model results between modelers and non-modelers is complicated by different levels of understanding. Game design may help to bridge this gap through learning by playing. Here we present the “EscapeBLOOM”, a digital “Escape Room” in which teams aim to save a lake from a harmful algal bloom while learning about lake models. The game consists of multiple puzzles reflecting the process and choices made by professional modelers in a specific lake management case. We show that the EscapeBLOOM was positively received in multiple countries and cultures, and significantly contributed to perceived learning on lake modeling and nutrient management by non-modelers. Finally, we discuss the challenges and opportunities of our serious game to introduce models and related concepts. We envision that our serious game approach can inspire others to create their own “Escape-game” to aid the communication of environmental modeling cases. |
| Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=28629 |
| van Wijk, D., Kong, X., Knap, H., Janssen, A.B.G. (2024): A serious game approach for lake modeling and management: The EscapeBLOOM Environ. Modell. Softw. 173 , art. 105941 10.1016/j.envsoft.2024.105941 |
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