PROJECT GOAL
Create a functional educational game that incorporates the 5 Ways of Wellbeing and a website where users can access the game.
Create a functional educational game that incorporates the 5 Ways of Wellbeing and a website where users can access the game.
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OUR SOLUTION
An interactive question-answer game for children between the ages of 7 – 10 years old. The game can be played with the MYO arm band, a wearable technology, that allows children to choose the answer while learning about the 5 Ways of Wellbeing.
An interactive question-answer game for children between the ages of 7 – 10 years old. The game can be played with the MYO arm band, a wearable technology, that allows children to choose the answer while learning about the 5 Ways of Wellbeing.
The Myo armband uses electromyography (EMG) sensors to measure and record electrical impulses given off by our muscles. By digesting these pulses, the armband would control a device based on the gesture, which, in turn, made the armband an "extension" of our actions.
RESEARCH STATISTICS
We studied variety of educational games on the internet and app stores to try and to determine our target audience.
‣ 92% of teenagers are constantly online doing other activities or playing games.
We studied variety of educational games on the internet and app stores to try and to determine our target audience.
‣ 92% of teenagers are constantly online doing other activities or playing games.
‣ Parents of preschoolers and middle schoolers are more willing to pay for apps that will help their child develop.
‣ Several educational games have a win-only component that distracts users from the main purpose of the game, resulting in a play-to-win not play-to-learn situation.
‣ Educational games are mundane and they don’t incorporate any fun features for users to interact with.
From our persona building, we learned that children between the ages of 7-10 years old are not very educated about the 5 Ways of Wellbeing. By incorporating these ideas into them from an early age, it can shape small behaviours such as learning how to share their items with siblings to being open and aware of cultures that individuals incorporate around them.
GAME CONCEPT
The game consists of 15 multiple-choice scenarios that relate to the day-to-day activities of children and use values of the 5 Ways of Wellbeing into these scenarios. The questions would be answered using the Myo band as a non-traditional method to play an educational game. The game that can be played individually with the band or players can simply use the mouse if they choose to play on-the-go.
The game consists of 15 multiple-choice scenarios that relate to the day-to-day activities of children and use values of the 5 Ways of Wellbeing into these scenarios. The questions would be answered using the Myo band as a non-traditional method to play an educational game. The game that can be played individually with the band or players can simply use the mouse if they choose to play on-the-go.
INCENTIVES TO KEEP PLAYING
Provide badges as they complete levels of the game. They can earn 5 badges, each related to the 5 Ways of Wellbeing. When users answer all questions correctly, they win 5 badges. The following user flow explains the game concept and how incentives work.
Provide badges as they complete levels of the game. They can earn 5 badges, each related to the 5 Ways of Wellbeing. When users answer all questions correctly, they win 5 badges. The following user flow explains the game concept and how incentives work.
A prompt shows up to provide them with more knowledge regarding that topic. When games become difficult, users stop playing and simply quit. However, by providing them with guidance or hints, it prompts them to try againAfter answering all 15 questions, they win the game.
THE WEBSITE
After coming up with game concept, we needed a website for our game to be accessed. The goal of the website is:
After coming up with game concept, we needed a website for our game to be accessed. The goal of the website is:
‣ A platform for parents or teachers to access the game.
‣ Educational hub to learn about the 5 Ways of Wellbeing.
‣ Easy to understand instructions and visually appealing for children and parents.
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