Evaluating a Game Simulation Kit in Second Life

Evaluating a Game Simulation Kit in Second Life Dr. Cynthia Calongne Institute for Advanced Studies Colorado Technical University NMC Symposium March 25, 2009 Operation Codename: Anaconda Global Learning Forum Briefing Slides by Dr. Andrew Stricker Licensed under a Creative Commons Share Alike with Attribution License

Air Force Simulations

Explorations

MyBase Visitor Center Spinoza Quinnell and Lyr Lobo

AF Global Learning Forum - Serious Game Simulation

Game Simulation Kit Team (l to r) Toni Weezels, Harley Weissman, Spinoza Quinnell, Scarlett Stand, Ry Auerbauch and Apollo Segall

Air Operations Center (AOC) Sample game scoring system and group dynamics

Participants in the Game Simulation Test

Hostage Rescue: Armed and dangerous

Operation Codename: Anaconda Communications: MNF Command Authority, Colonel Stone Ops Intel: A small group of insurgents, a mujahideen proxy military force for al-Qaeda, on the island of Ayab (50 miles from the coast of Murma) are holding one or two hostages. The insurgent leader’s identity is unknown but from information provided by the escaped interpreter, a rendered portrait is depicted on the right. It is likely the insurgents expect a rescue attempt by a coalition force. It is also expected the insurgent leader will attempt to relocate the physician hostage off of Ayab before a rescue attempt can be executed. OPERATION PRE-BRIEF Rendered drawing: identity unknown Slide courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stricker

Operation Codename: Anaconda Communications: MNF Command Authority, Colonel Stone Ops Intel: One of the hostages, pictured on the right, is an internationally known physician associated with the World Relief Organization. She and a small team of relief workers went to the isolated island of Ayab following a typhoon to provide medical assistance and evacuation of island inhabitants before another expected typhoon hits the island in the next 48 hours. The escaped interpreter reported the physician was wounded in the leg and the other remaining hostage was shot dead on the attempted escape. Slide courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stricker Dr. Algernon Loire OPERATION PRE-BRIEF

Operation Codename: Anaconda Communications: MNF Command Authority, Colonel Stone Ops Intel: The island of Ayab has an abandoned WWII era u-boat base located on a lagoon inlet from the south bay. The island is hilly and rocky with sparse vegetation. It is believed the insurgents have fortified the u-boat base. Satellite photos suggest the presence of underground tunnels . Slide courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stricker South lagoon and U-boat base location OPERATION PRE-BRIEF

Operation Codename: Anaconda Communications: MNF Command Authority, Colonel Stone COA: The team will be inserted on the southeast side of the lagoon entrance under the cover of darkness. Using zodiac crafts the team will proceed to the lower u-boat docking area and recon the warehouse. An exit defense zone will also be established for the extraction. Via intercepted cell phone calls, MNF intel reports the hostages are likely located in the underground u-boat quarters. Extraction of the hostages should proceed back to the defense zone for zodiac evac. Be prepared to adapt COA depending on situational factors. Mission duration NTE 2 hrs. OPERATION PRE-BRIEF Content by Dr. Andrew Stricker, 2008

Operation Codename: Anaconda Communications: MNF Command Authority, Colonel Stone Ops Intel: Defense satellites are being positioned to provide for near continuous coverage of Ayab. Mission communication will be via secured MNF satellite uplink and downlink channels. Additionally, a predator UAV is being positioned to provide assistance as needed . Slide courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stricker OPERATION PRE-BRIEF

Operation Codename: Anaconda Communications: MNF Command Authority, Colonel Stone Ops Intel: Historical Ayab photos on the right depict fortified bunkers from the u-boat base area and warnings of a mine field. Expect the insurgents to use the bunkers and tunnels to resist extraction of the hostages. Insurgents are expected to be well armed with AK-47s and rocket propelled launchers. Slide courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stricker OPERATION PRE-BRIEF

Operation Codename: Anaconda Communications: MNF Command Authority, Colonel Stone

Operation ROEs:

Proceed only via operation directives obtained from MNF communications (Operation Flags)

Reach Operation Flags (1 to 8) by allotted time constraints

Use only minimal force necessary for safe extraction of hostages

Respect civilian property and protect innocent civilians from harm

Slide courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stricker

OPERATION PRE-BRIEF

Operation Codename: Anaconda Communications: MNF Command Authority, Colonel Stone

Remember MNF Operation ROEs

Review the COA

Rehearse operation roles

Gear up for insertion into Ayab

Slide courtesy of Dr. Andrew Stricker

OPERATION PRE-BRIEF

Strategic areas in the Game Simulation Kit

1st view of the simulation range, looking to the left

Lyr Lobo sneaks around the range

Assessment Rubric Skill Levels: Rating Scale: Slide courtesy of Nancy F. Smith Absent Emerging Developing Mastering 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Levels of Assessment Knows it matters (values) Knows how Does Thinks (adapts)

Assessment Rubric Slide courtesy of Nancy F. Smith Context of Challenge 1 2 3 4 5 Initial exposure to situation or challenge Assessment of situation COA determination Implementa-tion of COA Feedback & interpretation

Game Rules Rubric Other activities to be observed Time Limits, Use of Weapons, Use of Devices (other than weapons), Flying, etc. Slide courtesy of Nancy F. Smith Activity Distinguished Proficient Minimally Proficient Unsuccessful Use of Comm Outside of Group Channel 3 Points No use of outside comm (e.g., IM, email) 2 Points 1 instance of outside comm 1 Point 2 instances of outside comm 0 Points 3 or more instances of outside comm

Game activities

Pre-briefing

Game preparation

Elevator down

Game play

Find the 1st flag

Share information

Select a strategy

Navigate to flags

Achieve objectives

Rescue the hostages

Scenes from the Game

After the alpha test - under fire!

Post-Test Debriefing

Observations

Initial confusion

How to reload the weapon

Group name uncertain

Blue Team

Strengths

Sharing the flag orders

Teamwork

Second Life observations

Tight camera angles in corridors

Where do we go?

Had to explore, discover and solve problems

Who is the enemy?

Shot a friend -- oops!

Four game participants CTU Students - first term in SL

Participant Feedback

Experience

Exhilarating experience

Fun, immersive game!

Realistic environment

Shared leadership roles

Ideal for teamwork

Great for group decisions

Great communications

Unfamiliar terrain added to the realism

Next test

Use the rubrics

Monitor the voice communications

Analyze the chat log

Post debrief

Discuss the team decisions and leadership roles

Participant Recommendations

After the initial game test with novice users

Add a portable game map?

More briefing time - for novices

Practice military communication protocol

For realistic human movement simulation

Navigation for crouch & turn

Camera constraints - for realistic viewpoint

Future Use

Great for testing modern warrior technology

After the game, testing a military training system

CTU Student Rides the Monorail

Other Air Force Simulations

Acknowledgements

The Global Learning Forum Team

Second Life Names: Toni Weezels, Harley Weissman, Spinoza Quinnell, Scarlett Stand, Ry Auerbauch Apollo Segall

Nancy Smith - assessment rubrics

Dr. Andrew Stricker - Spinoza Quinnell - briefing content

Game Simulation Kit, 5 regions of content, rubrics

Colorado Technical University Doctoral Students

Arlene Chisley-Wade

Guillermo Quintero

Dennis Musick

John Orosco

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