In the age of information ruled by computers we are quickly headed towards the era of Artificial Intelligence. Learning how to program a computer can be an invaluable skill to possess as one will be in a better position to command the computer and better understand how the new technologies are integrated and applied.
But for many, programming is a dry subject often taught with text. This can be a barrier to entry for some visual learners who want to be actively involved in the learning process and participate in a physical activity thereby developing a learning experiences and muscle memory alike.
To engage such students a well-crafted serious game that utilizes the principles of gamification can be a great asset to educators.
One such example is Kano’s magical new Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit. The kit utilizes a motion tracking wand with clever software and the enchanting world of Harry Potter that most teens are familiar with.
The learner will snap together the pieces of wand themselves thereby giving them a feeling of creating their own magic wand. The wand connects to a computer, iOS, or Android device using Bluetooth and provides a variety of Hogwarts-themed coding challenges that utilizes a variety of sensors built into the wand. The learners will compete a plethora of Hogwarts-themed coding challenges thereby making coding a physical and fun activity for many.
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This magic wand, that replaces a traditional keyboard contains a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer that allows for the full tracking of wand in 3D space to track the “spells” cast by the students.
There are jigsaw-puzzle blocks that gamify coding logic and functions like loops and conditional statements. For advanced learners, the option of JavaScript is also available.
Products such as these cater to a demographic of students who like to see an immediate connection of their learning objective with the learning outcome. Getting involved in a playful activity and learning a new skill while enjoying is a win-win for both the learner as well as the educators.
For more information, visit https://magesstudio.com.sg/serious-game/
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