Uncharted dimensions, gaps, and future trends of serious games in software engineering

This study underscores the evolving role of SGs in SE education, emphasizing the need for diverse approaches to enhance engagement and educational outcomes. Future research should focus on optimizing SG potential across educational and industrial settings by expanding publication visibility, integra...

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Autores: Kharbouch , Manal, Vizcaíno Barcelo, Aurora, García Berná, José Alberto, García Rubio, Félix Óscar, Toval , Ambrosio, Pedreira , Oscar, Idri , Ali, Fernández Alemán, José Luis
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
Repositorio:RUIdeRA. Repositorio Institucional de la UCLM
OAI Identifier:oai:ruidera.uclm.es:10578/44428
Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csi.2024.103915
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0920548924000849?via%3Dihub
https://hdl.handle.net/10578/44428
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Game-based learning
Gamification
Serious game
Software engineering
SWEBOK
Systematic mapping
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Sumario:This study underscores the evolving role of SGs in SE education, emphasizing the need for diverse approaches to enhance engagement and educational outcomes. Future research should focus on optimizing SG potential across educational and industrial settings by expanding publication visibility, integrating artificial intelligence (AI), and conducting comprehensive evaluations of SGs tailored to SE contexts.