diermocratie.
(ANIMAL DEMOCRACY)
Dutch vocational college education includes a course on citizenship, where students learn about their role in society and confront societally sensitive issues. However, given the diversity present in Dutch classrooms, many instructors find it difficult to start discussions with their students about these issues. Diermocratie, an in-classroom game aimed at encouraging more open conversation, was designed and developed to help teachers initiate such tough conversations. By role-playing metaphors that parallel real-world events, students explore their own predispositions, are made aware of the perspectives of others, and are enabled to discuss issues objectively.
PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
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Facilitated communication between Delft University of Technology and Critical Mass
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Considered player-game interactions, specifically, how players think and how players respond to different game elements in order to design effective game elements
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Contributed to the accompanying written research publication
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Deployed as part of Code MBO, a series of lessons and teacher training on multi-perspectivity
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Serious gaming in higher education
Promotion of conversation around complex, sensitive topics via serious games
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Nominated for best full-paper at the 14th International Conference on Interactive Storytelling