For your final project you will use all of the readings and discussions we have had throughout this semester to inspire your own creation: an educational virtual reality experience. You may draw from your own personal experience, the fiction we have read and watched, and outside research to design a short VR application which is intended to teach your audience about a specific subject. You will design this simulation as an entry to the competition being held by Mosaic Learning:
http://www.mosaiclearning.com/
Winner Selection Criteria
- Learning Outcomes. The extent to which the simulation prototype (1) contains clearly defined academic, technical, and employability learning objectives; (2) spurs change or improvement in the user’s knowledge and skills; and (3) provides data to the user and instructor with respect to progress toward achievement of the learning outcomes.
- Engagement – User Experience. The extent to which the simulation prototype demonstrates an engaging user experience on par with commercially available entertainment games. This experience should be both educational and evoke empathy.
- Engagement – User Interface. The extent to which the simulation prototype exhibits a thoughtful user interface design on par with commercially available entertainment games.
- Commitment. The extent to which the submission: (1) demonstrates the entrant’s evolution and improvement of the concept; and (2) illustrates the entrant’s ability and intention to improve upon and scale the simulation beyond the Challenge timeframe.
- Implementation Strategy. The extent to which the submission describes a detailed plan for implementation that takes into account potential barriers such as cost and technological constraints, including integration with existing and future technology, and proposes potential solutions to overcome such barriers.
To accomplish this task, the project will be broken down into steps.
- Individual pitches: each student will conceptualize and present their idea for a project in 3 minutes. The class will vote on the top 4 projects. (10 points)
- Group contracts: in small groups of 3-4, students will outline their plan for this project and assign roles and responsibilities for each student to accomplish. A timeline and due dates will be established. (15 points)
- Formal proposals: each group will compose a 3-5 page proposal for their project meeting the criteria of the competition. The proposal will include outside research, citations, and a bibliography. (50 points)
- Storyboard: each group will create a demo of the simulation by making script and storyboard. (25 points)
- Final presentation: this is your presentation to Mosaic Learning. You will present all of your research and your prototype using presentation programs and your storyboard. You have 15 minutes plus 3 for questions. The final presentations are during the final exam period.100 points total