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Martin Sillaots

Associate Professor of Serious Games
School of Digital Technologies

E-mail: martin.sillaots@tlu.ee

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Planned courses Past courses Current supervision Supervised theses Responsibilities
 

Supervised theses

2024

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
DTLGM/21.DT Digital Learning Games and Early Childhood - Attitudes and Taboos 31.05.2024  
DTLGM/21.DT Design of a Gamified System Aimed at Motivating Software Developers 31.05.2024  
DTLGM/22.DT Improving Playability and Usability in Learning Games by the Example of Methodyca 31.05.2024 ETERA
DTLGM/20.DT Exploring the Relationship Between Video Gaming Behaviour and the Development of Collaborative Problem-Solving Skills Among Students 30.05.2024 ETERA
DTLGM/20.DT Case Study of the User Experience in a Hybrid 2D and 3D Game-Like Solution in the Field of Commercial Products 30.05.2024 ETERA (co-supervisor)
IFHTM/22.DT
Digitaalsete õpimängude kasutamise tulemuslikkus võõrkeele õppimisel põhikoolis
(The Effectiveness of Using Digital Learning Games for Foreign Language Learning in Basic School)
27.05.2024 ETERA
DTLGM/21.DT Using VR Rock Climbing Games for Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders 31.01.2024 ETERA

2022

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
DTLGM/18.DT Development of a Serious Game for Vector Algebra 26.05.2022 ETERA
DTLGM/19.DT Designing a Course on Learning Game Design: An Action Research Study 26.05.2022 ETERA

2021

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
IFIFB/17.DT
Ellujäämis-õudusmängu arendamine veebipõhise mängumootori Construct 3 abil
(Survival Horror Game Development Using Web-Based Game Engine Construct 3)
03.06.2021 ETERA
IFIMM/18.DT Taskpal: Mobile Application to Help Students to Tackle Procrastination 02.06.2021 ETERA
DTLGM/19.DT Methodyca: A Study of the Development Process of a Game About Research Methods 01.06.2021 ETERA
DTLGM/18.DT Game Learning Analytics to Support the Development of Learner-Centered and Adaptable Educational Games 27.01.2021  
DTLGM/18.DT Development of the Financial Literacy Game for Smart Phones 27.01.2021  
DTLGM/18.DT Game Mechanics Design Influence to the Financial Literacy 27.01.2021 ETERA

2020

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
DTLGM/17.DT Guidelines for Supporting 2D Character Design in Games 16.06.2020 ETERA
DTLGM/18.DT Increasing STEM Popularity Through Art and Game Design: Project G.A.STEM and a Game About Light Reflection 16.06.2020 ETERA
DTLGM/18.DT Disseminating Game Related Education Among Parents 16.06.2020 ETERA
DTLGM/18.DT Developing Autonomous Agents’ AI With Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Resource Gathering in Real-Time Strategy Games 16.06.2020 ETERA
IFHTM/17.DT
Psühholoogilisi baasvajadusi toetavaid elemente sisaldava rollimängu kavand
(Concept of a Role-Playing Game with Elements Supporting Basic Psychological Needs)
09.06.2020 ETERA
IFIFB/16.DT
Mängu tegelaskujude terviku kavandamine ja tasakaalustamine
(Game Character Set Design and Balance)
04.06.2020 ETERA
IFIFB/14.DT
Arvutimängude ajalugu tutvustava tõsimängu kavandamine
(Designing a Serious Game About the History of Video Games)
03.06.2020 ETERA
IFIFB/17.DT
Tõsimängu arendamine programmeerimisalaseid teadmisi õpetava mängu näitel
(Developing Serious Game Based on Teaching Basic Concepts of Programming)
03.06.2020 ETERA
IFIFB/13.DT
Keelekümbluse õpimängu disain
(Immersion Learning Game Design)
02.06.2020 ETERA
IFIFB/15.DT
Mikrotehingud arvutimängudes
(Microtransactions in Video Games)
02.06.2020 ETERA

2019

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
IFIFB/15.DT
Tallinna tornide mobiilse liitreaalse mängu arendamine
(Developing Mobile Augmented Reality Game Tallinn Towers)
05.06.2019 ETERA
DTLGM/17.DT Market Study of Digital Learning Games Master's Program 04.06.2019 ETERA
DTLGM/17.DT Facilitating and Assessing Self-Regulated Learning Behaviors in Game-Based Learning 04.06.2019 ETERA
IFIFB/16.DT
Virtuaalreaalse teraapiamängu arendamine arahnofoobia näitel
(Development of the Virtual Reality Therapy Game by the Example of Arachnophobia)
04.06.2019 ETERA
DTLGM/17.DT The Monetisation Strategies for Digital Learning Games 03.06.2019 ETERA
DTLGM/17.DT Moonbird - Travelers Pocket Guide for Culture, Customs, and Etiquette 03.06.2019 ETERA

2018

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
DTLGM/15.DT Conceptual Design and Development of a Serious Game for Learning Topographical Maps 08.06.2018 ETERA
IFHTM/16.DT
Õppeanimafilmid lasteaia õppetöös: õpetajate suhtumine, kogemused ja vastuvõtt
(Educational Animations in Kindergarten Study Process: Teacher's Attitude, Experiences and Acceptance)
08.06.2018 ETERA
IFIFB/15.DT
Virtuaalreaalsuse arendusvõimased Unity näitel
(Virtual Reality Development Using Unity)
04.06.2018 ETERA

2017

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
IFHTM/15.DT
Projektipõhine õpe: lineaarvõrrandite õpimängu kontseptuaalne kavandamine Eidapere Kooli 7. klassi näitel
(Project-Based Learning: Conceptual Design of Equation Solving Learning Game by Eidapere School's 7th Grade Students)
09.06.2017 ETERA
DTLGM/15.DT Virtual Game Museum: Gamified E-learning Environment for Learning Digital Games History 07.06.2017 ETERA
IFIFB/13.DT
Kõnetuvastuse rakendamine keeleõppe mängu näitel
(The Usage of Speech Recognition Based on a Language Learning Game)
05.06.2017 ETERA
IFIFB/14.DT
Mänguelementide disain rollimängudes
(Design of Game Elements in Role-Playing Games)
05.06.2017 ETERA
IFIFB/14.DT
Sõltumatu videomängu arendus Bunnyhop'i näitel
(Indie Game Development and Dissemination by the Example of Bunnyhop Mobile Game)
05.06.2017 ETERA

2016

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
IFIFB/13.DT
Mängumaailma emotsionaalsete aspektide disain Unity näitel
(Game World Emotional Aspect Design-Based Research by the Example of Unity)
08.06.2016 ETERA
IFIFB/13.DT
Toitumisalase õpimängu arendusuuring
(Nutrition Learning Game Design-Based Research)
08.06.2016 ETERA
IFIFB/11.DT
Mängu reeglite kavandamine ja balansseerimine Unity näitel
(Designing and Balancing of Game Rules on the Example of Unity)
07.06.2016 ETERA
IFIFB/13.DT
Empiiriline uuring muusika- ja rütmimängudest
(An Empirical Study on Music and Rhythm Games)
07.06.2016 ETERA
IFIMM/13.DT Augmented Reality Games for Increasing Physical Activity 07.06.2016 ETERA

2015

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
IFIFB/11.DT
Arvutimängu tegelase loomine kasutades 3D modelleerimistarkvara Blender
(Creating a Video Game Character Using 3D Modelling Software Blender)
04.06.2015 ETERA
IFIFB/12.DT
Virtuaalse simulaatori praktiline mõju reaalsetele oskustele Gran Turismo näitel
(Effects of a Virtual Simulator on Actual Driving Skills on the Example of Gran Turismo)
04.06.2015 ETERA

2014

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
IFIMM/11.DT Implementing Game Design Process and Game Elements in Mobile Application. The Case of Walk With me 05.06.2014 ETERA
IFIFB/10.DT
Õppeotstarbelised mängud ja simulaatorid keele õppimiseks
(Educational Games and Simulators for Language Learning)
03.06.2014 ETERA
IFIOM/12.DT
Üldise semantika põhimõtete rakendamine videomängudes keele paremaks mõistmiseks
(Application of the Principles of General Semantics in Video Games for Better Understanding of Language)
30.05.2014 ETERA

2013

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
IFIMM/10.DT Gamification in Higher Education. The Case Study on the “Game Interactions” Course 06.06.2013  

2012

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
IFIFB/09.DT
Arvutimängu rakendamine õppetöös Minecrafti geomeetriaülesannete näitel
(Educational Use of Computer Game Based on Geometry Exercises in Minecraft)
28.05.2012  

2011

Study programme version Title Defended Thesis  
IFIMM/09.DT Social Media Marketing by the Example of Increasing Target Group in Facebook 02.06.2011   (co-supervisor)