Understanding Complex Adaptive Systems by Playing Games

dc.creator	Igor MAYER
dc.creator	Geertje BEKEBREDE
dc.creator	Arthur van BILSEN
dc.date	2010-04-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:19:37Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:19:37Z
dc.identifier	1648-5831
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/bdec07ff2f0745838cd8d4443124eb95
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/19796
dc.description	While educators teach their students about decision making in complex environments, managers have to deal with the complexity of large projects on a daily basis. To make better decisions it is assumed, that the latter would benefit from better understanding of complex phenomena, as do students as the professionals of the future. The goal of this article is to evaluate the relevance of the use of simulation games for learning about the complexity of large-scale socio-technical projects. Relevant concepts from complex adaptive systems will be introduced or described. The conjecture is that complex adaptive systems can be simulated by games, in which players are able to experience the system workings, and retrieve more insight in their complex behaviour as a result. The multiplayer computer game SimPort-MV2 illustrates this by simulating the decision making process revolving around Maasvlakte 2 (MV2), an extension of the Port of Rotterdam into the North Sea. The game has been played by hundreds of students of higher education. Based on this study, we present preliminary indications of learning and conclusions on how simulation games can provide insights in a complex adaptive system and be used to educate both students and professionals.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
dc.relation	http://www.mii.lt/informatics_in_education/pdf/INFE160.pdf
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1648-5831
dc.source	Informatics in Education, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-18 (2010)
dc.subject	Complex adaptive systems
dc.subject	Simulation games
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	Infrastructure
dc.subject	Students
dc.subject	Education (General)
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Information technology
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Technology and Engineering
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dc.subject	Information technology
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dc.subject	Education (General)
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dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	Information technology
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dc.subject	Industrial engineering. Management engineering
dc.subject	T55.4-60.8
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dc.title	Understanding Complex Adaptive Systems by Playing Games
dc.type	article