Serious Games Network

portuguesJogos Serios podem ser definidos como jogos (digitais) utilizados para outros fins que nao o puro entretenimento. O conceito de Jogos Serios pode ser aplicada a uma ampla gama de areas, como educacao, saude e formacao. A rede SEGAN (Serious Games Network) visa criar uma comunidade de trabalho e pratica sobre a questao dos Jogos Serios que permita trocar ideias e experiencias sobre esta area. SEGAN convida as pessoas da comunidade de Arqueologia, Patrimonio Cultural e Historia a aderir a rede e a participar das suas atividades EnglishSerious Games can be defined as (digital) games used for purposes other than mere entertainment. Serious Games can be applied to a broad spectrum of areas, e.g. educational, healthcare, training in hazardous environments or situations. Game-based Learning, one aspect of Serious Games, is also more and more explored for all levels of education in different subjects, such as History. SEGAN (SErious GAmes Network) created a Community of Practice on the Serious Games subject. The main objective was to create a stable (but expanding) consortium to exchange ideas and experiences related to Serious Games. The SEGAN Network invites the people of the community of Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Ancient History interested in Serious Games to join the net and to participate in their activities