NDLI: On the cybernetic arrangement of feedback in serious games: A systems-theoretical perspective

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Westera, Wim
Copyright Year	2013
Abstract	This paper explores the cybernetic regulation of complex human learning and teaching. It provides a theoretical description of the arrangement of adaptive, machine-generated learner feedback which relies on cybernetic principles. Cybernetics—today often referred to as control theory, or feedback control theory—involves the incorporation of self-establishing feedback mechanisms for optimal control in complex systems. Although feedback is considered a key element of any learning process, the arrangement of feedback by teachers and educators is under pressure because of the ever-growing complexity of learning environments which is being reinforced by open, online learning technologies and topical models of learning (competence learning, experiential learning, situated cognition, serious gaming). This paper explores how cybernetic principles could be implemented in complex learning environments, e.g. serious games, for the arrangement of self-regulating feedback loops for learners. The approach is based on a quantitative description of learning activities and learning performances. For the presentation of the feedback, a feedback decision procedure is suggested which is to be linked with pedagogical theories and assessment models. The proposed cybernetic approach is elucidated with a theoretical example. The paper provides a proof of principle and gives suggestions for further development.
Starting Page	57
Ending Page	73
Page Count	17
File Format	PDF
ISSN	13602357
Journal	Education and Information Technologies
Volume Number	20
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	15737608
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2013-07-05
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Learning Games Design Feedback Cybernetics Self-regulation Computers and Education Educational Technology User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction Education (general) Information Systems Applications (incl. Internet) Computer Application in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Library and Information Sciences E-learning

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