CyGaMEs Selene II: A Lunar Construction GaME
Honorable Mention (Games and Apps)
Build the moon, pummel it with asteroids, and pour a lava ocean over the nascent crescent.This computer game, called Selene II, helps players learn geophysical and space science concepts by presenting lessons visually, following the same paths a scientist might take to solve problems. Behind the scenes, the game analyzes and tracks players' performance, using algorithms that collect information on how and when concepts are learned and absorbed.
Credit: Debbie Denise Reese, Robert E. Kosko, Charles A. Wood, and Cassie Lightfritz, CyGaMEs Project, Center for Educational Technologies, Wheeling Jesuit University; Barbara G. Tabachnick, University of California, Northridge