The motivational force that is attributed to games in general is primarily responsible for the
rise in popularity of games as educational tools. The study looks at the function that various …

Simulation is the technique of imitating a process or situation for education, training,
modelling of an uncommon or risky scenario, or testing systems when new elements are …

Over the past decade malware, ie, malicious software, has become a major security threat
on the Internet. Today anti-virus companies receive thousands of malicious samples every …

Playfulness supports people in learning. This study synthesizes a framework for playfulness
for one particular type of learning: responsible research and innovation (RRI) reflection …

Attempts to improve participation in civic life often focus on increasing the number of citizens
engaged rather than improving the quality of engagement. As digital interventions flood the …

The popularity of games as educational tools has steadily increased and is mainly explained
by the motivational power that is ascribed to games in general. The research investigates …

In chapter 1, we highlighted the field of transitions, strongly related to the focal point of this
thesis 1. Focusing on policy interventions, in-depth understanding of transitions–and in the …

Disseminating scientific findings through journal publications is the very nature of every
academic discipline. However, with the emergence of knowledge society and lifelong …

This thesis explores the use of serious games from an instructor perspective. More
specifically, it aims to study the roles of instructors and how they can be facilitated within an …

People's daily lives have become increasingly sedentary, with extended periods of time
being spent in front of a host of electronic screens for learning, work, and entertainment. We …