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Cranky Uncle

Cranky Uncle is an educational digital game developed by academics and was published in 2020 by John Cook, a scientist at Monash University, in collaboration with the creative agency Goodbeast. The aim of the game is to train students in how to deal with misinformation by becoming a ‘Cranky Uncle’ themselves, a science denier and conspiracy theorist who uses various argumentation techniques to reject the general scientific consensus. Through humorous cartoons with a thematic focus on climate change, deep insights into the tactics of science denial are provided to help resist misleading persuasion attempts in the future and improve critical thinking. As they play, players are put to the test in various quiz types, need to identify deceptive arguments, receive instant feedback in response to correct or incorrect quiz answers, and move up and down a scoring system.

Drama Studio

Do you want to inspire your students to create amazing 3D animated stories? Do you want to engage them in learning through gaming, animation, and storytelling? Then you need to try Drama Studio! Drama Studio is a game-based multiplayer tool that allows your students to make their own 3D animated stories. They can choose from a variety of characters, scenes, props, and sounds to bring their imagination to life. Drama Studio is easy to use and fun to teach. Your students can record their own voice, control the movements of the characters, and edit the scenes with simple gestures. They can also collaborate with their peers in real time, and share their stories with the world. Drama Studio is not only a creative tool, but also a learning tool. You can use Drama Studio to explore different topics, themes, and genres, and develop your students' skills in storytelling, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. You can also use Drama Studio to help your students express their emotions, opinions, and perspectives, and foster empathy and respect for others. Drama Studio is the ultimate tool for learning in the 21st century. It combines the best of gaming, animation, and storytelling, and makes learning fun and engaging. So what are you waiting for? Start your Drama Studio adventure today!

Code Commanders

Programming learning for children

Discover an intuitive programming learning game for children! Code Commanders is an educational game that teaches programming through a visual programming language like Scratch in an easy and fun way. It offers both single and multiplayer modes where players can solve puzzles by hacking and reprogramming a drone. The game dynamically adapts to players' level of knowledge by using knowledge space theory to create a personalised learning experience. Developed from a series of student projects, ‘Code Commanders’ is not just a game, but an exciting educational journey that inspires young minds to explore the world of technology and develop their own creative solutions. Download ‘Code Commanders’ now and embark on an adventure into the world of programming!

Educational Escape Room Physics

The Escape Room Physics is an educational escape room for the minor subject training of veterinary medicine students and covers the main thematic areas of physics (mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, classical optics, atomic physics, magnetism, X-rays). The 10 physics puzzles are worked through sequentially in groups of 3 (boxes with code), whereby the concept is easily transferable to other subject groups with a moderate depth of knowledge in physics. 16 side puzzles were introduced, so-called Eurogame Puzzles - based on the principle of European Boardgames: The students receive victory points for solving the side puzzles and can thus compare themselves with other groups. The Eurogame Puzzles (tactical secundary puzzles) are optional and serve as motivation/gamification. They are not graded and the time required to complete the escape room is 2.5 hours. For details: https://www.tiho-hannover.de/kliniken-institute/fachgebiete-und-forschungszentren/fachgebiet-allgemeine-radiologie-und-medizinische-physik/lehre/physik-escape-room

MIKA-Game®

Keen to learn about data protection, data security, or media literacy and reflection in an enjoyable way? The MIKA-Game has got you covered! It offers a fun and effortless way to sharpen your media and IT skills. The MIKA-Game is a quiz that draws on topics from the MIKA-Seminars, a continuing vocational education and training program (CVET) aimed at in-company trainers, plus content from two of the new vocational education and training standards, which supplement all current training regulations in Germany. You can play solo, challenge a mate, team up, or even take part in a classroom challenge. The game’s available as an app for Android and iOS, or you can play it online.