The Art of Software Design, a Video Game for Learning Software Design Principles

摘要

This paper introduces our gamification of a part of our software designcurriculum. Based on typical design principles a motivating learning game isdeveloped to train students in software design. We use Bloom's taxonomy todetermine learning objectives. We keep the player engaged with direct feedbackin a challenging level based game with increasing complexity. Players canevaluate their design actions with the help of the visualisation of control anddata flows. The main learning objective: applying design principles, fits thegame's main activity. This supports the learning by doing approach oflecturers. A user test indicates possible learning effects and a playable game.