Abstract

JUCA MALDONADO, Fernando; GARCIA SALTOS, María Beatriz  and  BURGO BENCOMO, Odalys. SERIOUS GAMES AND THEIR IMPACT ON RESPONSIBLE ENERGY USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CARE. Universidad y Sociedad [online]. 2017, vol.9, n.1, pp.129-136. ISSN 2218-3620.

Environmental difficulties is an issue of global concern of which much is spoken, but little or nothing is done to mitigate the negative impact caused by the misuse of natural resources, especially energy. This study is aimed at motivating and implement the use of serious games which influence young people in a positive way, on caring about the environment and responsible energy use. Information and Communication have evolved exponentially, and one of the latest trends are the serious games, which are applied in all the educational, military areas, health, among others. The theoretical methodology used has been analysis and synthesis and document review. The investigation could characterize the use of serious games to influence youth positively, about environment caring and the responsible use of energy, as activating regulation agent, motivating and meaningful process of teaching and learning.

Keywords : Energy; energy saving; environment; serious games.

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