The V4T - Videogames 4 Teachers project

Games

Translation:

This Section provides access to an Online database of:
• The best educational Videogames and mobile apps available on the market
• The most suitable Videogames and Apps that, even if not specifically designed for educational purpose, can be used as teaching or learning tools with students

Videogames and apps are categorized, analyzed and assessed in order to provide the teachers with all the necessary information and hints to make full use of the Videogames and Apps in teaching contexts.

Partners' Institution
Universidad de Valencia

Author
Andres Paya and Santiago Mengual

APPS/VIDEOGAMES

Product type
Leisure App with educational potential

Name of the videogame/app
Trivia Crack

Name of the producer
Etermax

Year
2017

How to find it
For free

Direct link if available
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.etermax.preguntados.lite&hl=en

Main technical requirements
Ios, Android

Native Virtual Reality Support
No

Single/Multiplayer
Multiplayer

Type
Educational

Target Audience
6-11 years, 12-17 years, 18+ years

Augmented Reality

PEGI Clasification
PEGI 3

Use in Educational contexts

Degree of required tutoring
Autonomous use by students

Subjects involved
History, Math, Natural Sciences, ICT, Chemistry, Geography, Languages, Physics, Technology, Philosophy, Literature, Arts and Music

Special needs
Visual impairment, Learning difficulties

Educational Potential
Fun quiz game that covers all areas of knowledge. Individually, by teams or in competition, the right answers to these trivial questions make learning fun. Learn playing. In the game several characters intervene depending on the types of questions: Tito will share his world-class Geography knowledge for all your road trip trivia needs; Albert is the go to guy when it comes to Science. If you love good trivia questions, I can quiz you on math, chemistry, physics and even technology !; Hector will defend your honor through the ages. Make your mark in History by overthrowing your opponents in a duel; Bonzo can keep you in shape for the upcoming seasons with Sports trivia; Let Tina test your knowledge of Art; and Pop will keep you up to date with fun trivia questions on anything Entertainment related. Prove your knowledge of the latest pop trivia across TV shows, videogames, movies and music.

Learning Object / Suggested activities with students
The different questions and answers cover practically all areas of knowledge: geography, science, chemistry, physics, technology history, sports trivia; art and music.

Skills and competences

Skills and competences acquired
The game with this application develops the skills of communication, thinking, empathy, competition and teamwork

Soft skills
Critical thinking, Problem solving, Self-confidence, Team working, Leadership, Coaching

1 Comments

Partners' Institution
FH JOANNEUM

Author of the comments
Claudia Linditsch

Often work with quizzes in my lectures. It increases the team spirit and motivation! Would be another great tool to be used. Will for sure try it soon!