Learning is easy when it’s fun.
Extending interactive educational resources that can change the world for everyone.
Games In Development
Overfish
-
Embark on a thrilling fishing adventure in Overfish and become the master of the seas! Explore the vast ocean and unlock hidden fish species and fishing gear. But beware, maintaining a healthy ecosystem is crucial for your fishing business to thrive. Strategically manage your fishing operations, make sustainable choices, and protect the seas from overfishing and depletion. As you nurture the ecosystem, watch your fishing empire grow. Expand your fleet, upgrade your equipment, and unlock new fishing methods to reel in lucrative catches. Can you strike the perfect balance between profit and sustainability to become the ultimate tycoon of the seas?
-
The cognitive levels of learning range from remembering and understanding fish species and techniques to applying, analyzing, and evaluating the impacts of fishing methods, conservation efforts, and economic factors on fish populations and the environment. Players are encouraged to make informed choices, consider the health of target species and other fish populations, and explore ways to improve their fishing strategies and reduce negative impacts.
Fish Life
-
Immerse yourself in the life of various fish species, completing tasks that mimic their unique behaviors. Master the art of foraging for food, skillfully evading predators and cunning fishermen to survive and thrive. Navigate the delicate balance of the ecosystem - but beware: with more fishermen, food becomes scarce, while a rise in predators opens up new feasting opportunities. Engage in social interactions like migrations and spawning, with the potential for multiplayer adventures. Can you conquer the depths, master the art of survival, and make it to the top in Fish Life?
-
Fish Life focuses identifying various fish species encountered in the game and understanding their movement, feeding, migration, and spawning behaviors. Players will also gain knowledge of different fishing methods, and their impact on certain fish. Additionally, the game aims to develop an understanding of fish intraspecies and interspecies interactions, as well as the influence of fishermen on these dynamics.
[TBA]
-
[TBA]
-
[TBA]
Designed for change.
Dive into a world of immersive gameplay with a purpose. We believe that games have the power to motivate and enable sustainability-oriented citizen action. Let's embark on a gaming journey that transforms players into sustainability advocates.
Why Use Serious Games to Support Sustainability?
-
Through multiplayer, online features, and forums, games foster social interaction, collaboration, and collective problem-solving. Players can join forces, share knowledge, and work together towards common sustainability goals. This sense of community and shared purpose not only enhances the gaming experience but also extends to real-world connections, encouraging players to form networks, support each other, and collectively address sustainability challenges.
-
The wide reach and popularity of digital games make them powerful platforms for spreading awareness about sustainability issues. With billions of players worldwide, digital games have the potential to reach a vast audience and communicate important sustainability messages. By integrating sustainability themes into game narratives and mechanics, developers can effectively educate players about environmental challenges, conservation, and sustainable practices.
-
By incorporating elements such as goal-setting, competition, and rewards, serious games can inspire players to take real-world actions and make sustainable choices. These games create a sense of agency and empowerment, encouraging players to become active participants in sustainability initiatives and contribute to positive change in their communities.
-
Through multiplayer, online features, and forums, games foster social interaction, collaboration, and collective problem-solving. Players can join forces, share knowledge, and work together towards common sustainability goals. This sense of community and shared purpose not only enhances the gaming experience but also extends to real-world connections, encouraging players to form networks, support each other, and collectively address sustainability challenges.
-
Serious games can serve as platforms for fostering and inspiring sustainable innovations. By presenting players with complex sustainability challenges and encouraging creative problem-solving, games stimulate innovative thinking and solution development. Players can explore alternative approaches, test innovative ideas, and learn from the outcomes within the game environment. This empowers individuals to think critically and outside the box, fostering a culture of innovation and contributing to the development of sustainable solutions in the real world.
Floricel, Serghei. (2020). Understanding the Nature and Effects of Digital Games in Promoting Sustainability. 8. 125-134.
Virtual Aquarium Mini-Activity
Virtual Fish Exhibit [Pre-Alpha]
-
[TBA]
-
[TBA]
Fish ID Worksheet
-
[TBA]
-
[TBA]
Online Quiz [Pre-Alpha]
-
[TBA]
-
[TBA]