25/09/2025 12:00

Sala Descubre/Online Teams. Edificio 8E. Acceso J - 4ª Planta | Universitat Politècnica de València. 46022

Abstract:

Serious games are designed not just for entertainment but with a purpose beyond play, such as education and social good. They can complement traditional learning and teaching resources, while also opening new avenues for digital social innovation. This seminar will focus on research conducted with the serious game Green Siesta, played by more than 300 participants. Alongside survey responses, in-game data were collected, enabling us to track players’ “green” progress and to evaluate the inclusiveness of the application in the context of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The session will highlight insights into how serious games can contribute to environmental awareness and inclusivity.

Bio:

Jurica Babić is an Associate Professor at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, in Zagreb, Croatia. With a background in software engineering and computer science, his research and development work has consistently aligned with environmental and societal goals. During his PhD research, he focused on modeling electric vehicle charging infrastructure, earning his degree in 2019. Since 2012, he has actively contributed to the development of serious games for children with disabilities at the Laboratory for Assistive Technologies and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ICT-AAC Lab). Between October 2024 and October 2025, he has been a visiting researcher at INGENIO under the supervision of Professor Alejandra Boni, focusing on data analytics in serious games with particular attention to green progress and inclusivity through UDL functionalities.