In search of the Nobel Prize - Beta version

Abstract

It will be described in this paper, the structure, funcionalities and implementation possibilities of a multiplataform game named In search of the Nobel Prize, in its beta version. The learning environment consists of HTML content pages and concept maps elaborated with CmapTools. The game environment consists of a MySQL database with questions and transition screens with the participation of a Master Advisor, a character similar to the Game Master or Narrator in RPG games. This modular and open structure enable the game implementation in several knowledge areas. It is enough to add content pages in the learning environment, as well as the question database and associate transition screens pertinent to the knowledge area.

Keywords:
educacional game physics teaching; Science teaching; RPG