Evaluation Videogames - Evaluation Videogames
Bodenreise
Screenshot of the videogame:
Name of producer:
LerNetz AG
Date of production:
2010
Name of Distributor:
Bundesamt für Umwelt
Technical Requirements:
webbrower, internet connection, flash player
Educational
Comics
First person
Single player
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 |
Presence of floating elements: Archiving of objects
Presence of maps
Text
Bitmap
2D
mouse
Where to find it:
Poor0123456Excellent
Explain how the videogame can be used in an educational context:
Can be used as a catalysator for learning about the ground/pedology.
Name of Evaluator:
Eva Goldgruber
Role of Evaluator:
Researcher
Country:
Austria
Date of Evaluation:
24/07/2012
teacher
I think this is a good expample to choose a ready made videogame and integrate it into the didactical design because there are further materials for teachers with e.g. a list of learning objectives and work sheets. The design is attratice to the target group (children from 3rd to 6th grade) and I especially liked the sound of the "Bodenlift" (elevator to the ground). The studends can interact with the enivronment and can explore the topic "soil" themselves - there are also some missions to accomplish which have their own learning goals. I would review the usability potential a bit higher within the special target group. K. Z. (Austria)
teacher
From my point of view "Bodenreise" is a good game for children from 3rd to 6th grade. The design of the game is well coordinated with the target group and I think that every child will like the game. The only thing, which I am worried about is, that the games in each "categorie´s" are not good explained and sometimes the context is missing. I also like the sound of the elevator because it makes the game a little bit more realistic and funnier. All in one I think it´s a really good game and children can learn a lot from it. J.F. (Austria)
teacher
This game is definetely usefull for school, especially for biology.The worm in the game explains a lot of information about enviroment and nature. If pupils are interessted in any theme the can get further informations about it. I think this game is for pupils from 2nd to 5th grade. M.A. (Austria)