Balance between education and game-play— A case study of design and optimization of the mini-game book classification

Purpose： Based on our experience of designing and testing a computer-based game for teaching undergraduate students information literacy （IL） concepts and skills, this paper summarizes the basic strategies for striking a balance between education and entertainment for the designers of quality IL games. Design/methodology/approach： The project team recruited 10 college students to play the game and post-game group interviews revealed problems and optimization priorities. The optimized game was tested among 50 college students. Based on a comparison of testing results of the two versions of the game, basic strategies for designing quality 1L games were summarized. Findings： The following 5 basic strategies can effectively promote combination of education and entertainment： l） using adventure games to enhance gaming experience, 2） plotting an intriguing story to attract players, 3） motivating players to engage in game play with game components such as challenge, curiosity, fantasy and control, 4） presenting learning materials through game props, and 5） assigning players tasks to be completed with subject knowledge. Research limitations： The 5 basic strategies have been tested only in the development process of one game, and the book classification knowledge in the mini-game is limited to the 22 major categories of the Chinese Library Classification. Practical implications： University libraries may refer to our experience to design and utilize educational games to promote the IL education for college students. Originality value： Few empirical studies tested and summarized strategies for combining learning and fun in the design of IL games for university students. The 5 strategies, which are summarized in the process of design and optimization of the mini-game book classification, are valuable for other designers of IL games.

Effects of virtual reality balance games combined with muscle strength training on balance function and motor ability of Parkinson's patients

Objective To investigate the effects of virtual reality balance games combined with strengthening muscle training on balance function and exercise capacity in patients with Parkinson's disease.Methods Sixty patients with Parkinson's disease were selected from January 2018 to October 2019.The random number table method was divided into the control group(n=30)and the observation group(n=30).Both groups were given conventional drugs and For rehabilitation training,the observation group was given a virtual reality balance game combined with strengthening muscle training.The upper limbs,lower limbs,balance function,comprehensive rehabilitation effect and daily living ability were compared before and after training.Results After training,the Brunnstrom score,FMA-UE,FMA-LE score,and cadence score of the two groups of patients increased.The common contraction rate(CR)of the biceps brachii in elbow flexion and the three heads of the brachii in elbow extension Muscle CR,standing walking test,10m walking test,reduced left and right step difference,and the observation group was better than the control group,which was significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Patients with Parkinson's disease have improved their upper and lower extremity motor capacity and balance function through virtual reality balance games combined with strengthening muscle training,which can improve the overall rehabilitation effect and ability of daily living.