Lifegames is a set of camera based biosensor-enabled, augmented reality based, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) compatible, formative assessment oriented app for biology and health science high school education. Our emphasis is on student engagement, deeper learning of the heart and cardiovascular function and diseases, and valid formative feedback to guide students. The purpose of this app is to positively impact engagement, learning outcomes, content knowledge and self efficacy toward biomedical degrees and careers.
Playlists: We have included a playlist that contains a handcrafted sequence of six distinct types of content: Slides, Quizzes, Mini-Games, Sensor based tasks, Augmented Reality tasks and 3D model based Non-AR tasks. By mixing these different content types, a wide variety of “playlists” can be created that fit into different lesson plans. Playlists are useful because they allow instructors to flexibly blend instructional and assessment content. Please take our playlist as just an example. Tell us your ideas for different playlists that fit your lesson plans and let us add them to the app.
Free play: Once students have completed the playlist at their teachers’ suggestion, they are free to explore in the Free Play section of the app. They can play the Lifestyles mini-game, use the biosensors as many times as they like, or use the AR and non-AR visualizations to learn about anatomy and physiology. Please send us your feedback at info@siminsights.com.
