Evaluation Videogames - Evaluation Videogames
Energyville
Screenshot of the videogame:
Name of producer:
The Economist Group
Date of production:
2001-2011
Name of Distributor:
Chevron Corporation
Technical Requirements:
webbrower, internet connection, flash player
Educational
Online
Simulation
Modern
Isometric
Single player
Multiplayer online
Presence of initial training
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 |
Presence of floating elements: Archiving of objects
Text
Bitmap
3D
mouse
Where to find it:
http://www.energyville.com/energyville/
Poor0123456Excellent
Explain how the videogame can be used in an educational context:
The player can learn about the energy sources and demands that factor into powering cities worldwide. The pros and cons of energy sources are dealt with during the game.
The game is good for pupils to learn more about the complexities of energy management and how energy affects our cities and our lives.
Name of Evaluator:
Eva Goldgruber
Role of Evaluator:
Researcher
Country:
Austria
Date of Evaluation:
25/07/2012
teacher
It is very addictive. You have to use different combinations of type energy in each level in order to succed good scores. i foun it very troubling cause as many times i play something different happen with the sources like earthquakes etc. Till now i havent found the way to make my town really environmental friendly. I think this game will make my students more critical thinkers about the enrgy using and learn that is difficult to manage something without taking into consideration the psos and the cons of any subject. To learn that something is not panacea for every situation. Experimentation is a new way of thinking. The only disadvantage for me is the language. But with a little assistance of me it may work for my students
teacher
anneta from messsologi
teacher
greece
Ayuntamiento de San Antonio de Benageber Ayuntamiento de San Antonio de Benageber
good review, and good for educational purposes
Associació Empresarial l'Alqueria Projectes Educatius Associació Empresarial l'Alqueria Projectes Educatius
Very useful for experimenting and for become aware of environmental protection. Gema Barceló