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CO2 and Water Calculator
Screenshot of the videogame:
Name of producer:
Institut für Industrial Ecology
Date of production:
2012
Name of Distributor:
Hochschule Pforzheim
Technical Requirements:
internet connection, web browser
Educational
Online
Simulation
Minimalistic, clear interface design of a web calculator that can be used to simulate different scenarios
First person
Single player
Presence of textual tutoring during the game
Dialogue with other characters: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Driving Vehicles: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Explorability of environment: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Memory of events: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Complexity of logic succession of events: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Number of alternative game paths for solution of events: | Poor0123456Excellent |
If Other :
This is a simple calculator of CO2, according to different parameters, like for example nutrition, heating and transport, that can be used in scenario building for game based learning concepts in the classroom.
Text
2D
Simulator:
Is an internal Editor available for the videogame?
No
Is an external Editor available for the videogame:
No
Graphics: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Interaction: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Graphics: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Interaction: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Using owner script: | Poor0123456Excellent |
External script coding: | Poor0123456Excellent |
Availability and location of documentation:
Tutorial
2D / 3D License:
Freeware
Where to find it:
http://umwelt.hs-pforzheim.de/en/co2-and-water-calculator/
Poor0123456Excellent
Explain how the videogame can be used in an educational context:
This is a calculator of CO2 and water consumption, according to different parameters, like for example nutrition, heating and transport. Educators can use this calculator to simulate different environments. It can be very easily build into scenarios, where learners adopt different roles. It can be used for argumentation and for increasing awareness.
Name of Evaluator:
Anastasia Sfiri
Role of Evaluator:
Researcher
Country:
Germany
Date of Evaluation:
21/05/2012