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Akdeniz Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 2025, Clt. 19(51) 36-66
Environmentally Friendly 3D Game Developed Based on Design-Based Research Method
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Yayın Tarihi: Mart 30, 2025 | Görüntüleme Sayısı: 12/7 | İndirilme Sayısı: 16/9
Özet
Today, environmental problems have become a global concern. It is now an inevitable necessity to be aware of our responsibility as humanity and to search for solutions. At this point, the educational game created in this study aims to raise awareness about garbage sorting and recycling for a sustainable life. This game is more than just a 3D game, it aims to equip players with environmental awareness. The gameplay mechanics are based on correctly sorting various types of garbage. Plastic, paper and other materials provide a game experience that requires players to think strategically. In this direction, an educational game design has been developed to increase interest in a sustainable experience centered on learning. In this study, the game development process was based on the design-based research method. Unity 3D game engine, which is popularly used by game developers, was used. Unity 3D is preferred due to its high number of users and free usage. In the game, it is emphasized how critical it is for our environment and future generations to separate waste such as plastic, paper, glass, bags, etc. correctly. In addition to entertaining the players, the game aims to raise their awareness of environmental responsibility and increase their participation in the recycling movement. With the codes shared, it is expected to contribute in terms of guiding those who will start developing games using the Unity 3D engine or prepare simulation environments in interdisciplinary fields.
Anaktar kelimeler: Environment, Recycling, Sustainability, Responsibility, Educational game, Unity 3D
APA 7th edition
Aydogan, S.K. (2025). Environmentally Friendly 3D Game Developed Based on Design-Based Research Method. Akdeniz Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 19(51), 36-66.
Harvard
Aydogan, S. (2025). Environmentally Friendly 3D Game Developed Based on Design-Based Research Method. Akdeniz Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 19(51), pp. 36-66.
Chicago 16th edition
Aydogan, Senay Kocakoyun (2025). "Environmentally Friendly 3D Game Developed Based on Design-Based Research Method". Akdeniz Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 19 (51):36-66.
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