{"id":18863,"date":"2025-07-09T15:33:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T07:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/?page_id=18863"},"modified":"2025-07-10T19:48:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:48:37","slug":"ssd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/cpfm\/sarru\/projects\/ssd\/","title":{"rendered":"[SaRRU] SafeSim Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"menu-sarru-main-menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-16476\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/cpfm\/sarru\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-16674\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/cpfm\/sarru\/about\/\">About Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4030\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/cpfm\/sarru\/project\/\">Our Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-15528\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/cpfm\/sarru\/articles\/\">Publications<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-15534\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/cpfm\/sarru\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\n\t<h1>\n\t\tSafeSim Design\n\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\tSafeSim\u202fDesign (SSD) is a digital game-based tool developed for designers (e.g., architects and engineers). This immersive, single\u2011player experience is designed to reinforce the principles of Design for Safety (DfS), enabling users to identify design-related hazards and apply effective controls within a realistic virtual setting.\n\t<\/h2>\n<h3>\n\t\tThis study is funded by SkillsFuture Singapore under Workforce Development Applied Research Fund (WDARF) Grant [GA19-05]. The contributions of the IES DfS workgroup and other anonymous practitioners are greatly appreciated.\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<a href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Go to #1\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/06\/programming-48.png\" alt=\"programming-48\" title=\"programming-48\" \/>\n\t\t<h3>Design and Development<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t<a href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Go to #2\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/06\/training-48.png\" alt=\"training-48\" title=\"training-48\" \/>\n\t\t<h3>Dataset &amp; Toolkit<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t<a href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Go to #3\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/06\/diploma-48.png\" alt=\"diploma-48\" title=\"diploma-48\" \/>\n\t\t<h3>Certification &amp; Awards<\/h3>\t\t\t\n<h2>\n\t\tOur learning outcomes\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>By the end of the digital game-based learning (DGBL), learners can:<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tOur approach\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tOverview of SSD\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\tFour stages of varying difficulty\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Different design limitations to address different learning outcomes<\/p>\t\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\tTwo phases at each stage\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Identification &amp; Mitigation<\/p>\t\n\t<p>We adopt a 3D simulation game-based learning approach, and combine with authentic learning framework, that immerses learners in realistic scenarios, enabling them to apply technical knowledge, exercise critical thinking, and make decisions in safe, risk-free environments. We developed this flowchart to help learners differentiate design risks and operational hazards.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/07\/ssd_flowchart01.png\" alt=\"ssd_flowchart01\" height=\"810\" width=\"1440\" title=\"ssd_flowchart01\" \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#a\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGuidance Tool\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#b\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCapture design risk\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#c\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tS&amp;L Rating\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#d\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMitigation measures\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h5>\n\t\tKey feature #1\n\t<\/h5>\n<h2>\n\t\tMr Chief Designer (Mr CD)\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<h3><strong>Introduction to Mr CD as the role of a &#8220;teacher&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Players to follow the instruction carefully<\/li>\n<li>Provided the players with &#8220;model&#8221; answer to allow them to compare answers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Setting the context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Role of players in the game<\/li>\n<li>Provide the objective which is to consider the situation from DfS point of view<\/li>\n<li>Teach how to use the controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/07\/proj_ssd_01.png\" alt=\"Mr CD introducing the context for the learners after launching the game for the first time\" height=\"2160\" width=\"3840\" title=\"proj_ssd_01\" \/>\n\t\tMr CD introducing the context for the learners after launching the game for the first time\n<h5>\n\t\tKey feature #2\n\t<\/h5>\n<h4>\n\t\tPhase 1\n\t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\tIdentifying design risk\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<h3><strong>Capturing design risks (DR)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction of operating hazards (OH) as red herrings<\/li>\n<li>Allows players to assess the captured risk<\/li>\n<li>Train players to differentiate DR and OH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Answering MCQ related to DR<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide immediate feedback<\/li>\n<li>Provide hints and explanation to reinforce DfS concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/07\/proj_ssd_02.png\" alt=\"Players must select the appropriate option\" height=\"2160\" width=\"3840\" title=\"proj_ssd_02\" \/>\n\t\tPlayers must select the appropriate option\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/07\/proj_ssd_03.png\" alt=\"Immediate feedback with explanations will be given\" height=\"2160\" width=\"3840\" title=\"proj_ssd_03\" \/>\n\t\tImmediate feedback with explanations will be given\n<h5>\n\t\tKey feature #3\n\t<\/h5>\n<h4>\n\t\tPhase 1\n\t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\tSeverity and likelihood ratings\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<h3><strong>Rate DR based on the severity and likelihood<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Using the 5-by-5 risk matrix<\/li>\n<li>Based on the Risk Management Code of Practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Recommended ratings<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Can see their ratings against the recommended ratings<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Model&#8221; ratings and explanations given<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/07\/proj_ssd_04.png\" alt=\"Players to click on the circles to rate\" height=\"2160\" width=\"3840\" title=\"proj_ssd_04\" \/>\n\t\tPlayers to click on the circles to rate\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/07\/proj_ssd_05.png\" alt=\"Learners can check their ratings against the model answer\" height=\"2160\" width=\"3840\" title=\"proj_ssd_05\" \/>\n\t\tLearners can check their ratings against the model answer\n<h5>\n\t\tKey feature #4\n\t<\/h5>\n<h4>\n\t\tPhase 2\n\t<\/h4>\n<h2>\n\t\tProviding mitigation measures\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<h3><strong>Choosing the most suitable measure<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ticks indicate suitability for the scenario (based on hierarchy of control)<\/li>\n<li>Some options are NOT design-related controls or changes<\/li>\n<li>Immediate response with explanation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Ability to suggest alternative solutions<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Enable creativity for players to develop feasible design controls or solution<\/li>\n<li>Sharing of ideas and expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Unlocking bonus rounds<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Allowing additional &#8220;free play&#8221; for players to explore other forms of mitigation control<\/li>\n<li>Increase motivation for players and acts an incentives for them to get the correct option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/07\/ssd_mit.png\" alt=\"Players can select the mitigation options\" height=\"531\" width=\"945\" title=\"ssd_mit\" \/>\n\t\tPlayers can select the mitigation options\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/07\/proj_ssd_07.png\" alt=\"Players can shift the PV panels as part of the bonus round\" height=\"2160\" width=\"3840\" title=\"proj_ssd_07\" \/>\n\t\tPlayers can shift the PV panels as part of the bonus round\n<h2>\n\t\tDataset and Toolkit\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<h3>Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) Dataset and Toolkit<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>A comprehensive dataset and toolkit to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of digital game-based learning for training and education.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/NUS-DBE\/DGBL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Download\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload\n\t\t<\/a>\n<h5>\n\t\tDeliver high-impact learning through game-based experiences.\n\t<\/h5>\n<h2>\n\t\tDGBL Toolkit for Professional Upskilling\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Are you looking to integrate digital game-based learning (DGBL) into your training or professional development programmes? The <strong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"541\">DGBL Toolkit<\/strong> offers a comprehensive, research-backed framework to help course developers, educators, and industry professionals design effective, engaging, and purposeful game-based learning.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tWhat&#8217;s inside?\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>This free toolkit provides step-by-step guidance on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Profiling your learners to tailor gameplay and content<\/li>\n<li>Designing course objectives and assessments aligned with professional learning outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Building authentic and motivating game experiences using proven gamification elements<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams for seamless development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\tWhy use this Toolkit?\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Grounded in real-world case studies from the construction industry<\/li>\n<li>Features practical templates, guiding questions, and a full walkthrough of a live DGBL course<\/li>\n<li>Enables you to create immersive training that improves knowledge retention, skills application, and learner motivation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\tCertificates and Awards\n\t<\/h2>\n<h3>\n\t\tAnnual Digital Education Award (ADEA)\n\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\tCentre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) 2024\n\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>The ADEA was established to encourage the innovative use of digital technologies in teaching and to formally recognise colleagues at the National University of Singapore (NUS) who demonstrated excellence in enhancing student learning through digital means. The award highlighted impactful projects that exemplified thoughtful and effective digital integration in pedagogy, contributing meaningfully to student engagement and learning outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tBronze award &#8211; Asia\n\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\tReimagine Education Awards 2022\n\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>This award recognises the project for having achieved a world-class standard in educational innovation, with outstanding levels of scalability, innovation, and efficacy. It was selected as one of the leading entries from 1200 entries by a panel of 400 international higher education expert judges.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.credential.net\/7d35d2be-64cb-4b22-8bec-374b27e6d662\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVerify credentials\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/03\/reim-min.png\" alt=\"reim-min\" height=\"1423\" width=\"1423\" title=\"reim-min\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tPublications\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<h4>Design for safety training for construction professionals: A digital game-based learning approach.<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Tay, J., Safiena, S., Lan, T., Lim, M. S., &amp; Goh, Y. M. (2024).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ssci.2024.106588\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Learn More\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4>SafeSim Design: A digital game-based learning approach to address Design for Safety (DfS) competency.<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Safiena, S., Tay, J., Miang Goh, Y., &amp; Lim, M. (2023).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-981-19-7331-4_29\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Learn More\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h4>Designing digital game-based learning for professional upskilling: A systematic literature review.<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Tay, J., Goh, Y. M., Safiena, S., &amp; Bound, H. (2022).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.compedu.2022.104518\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Learn More\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tCheck out our other research areas and current projects!\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/cpfm\/sarru\/research\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tResearch Area\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/dbe\/cpfm\/sarru\/projects\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCurrent Projects\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home About Us Our Projects Publications Contact Us SafeSim Design SafeSim\u202fDesign (SSD) is a digital game-based tool developed for designers (e.g., architects and engineers). 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