Wizards & Mirrors

Learning scientific concepts often requires unlearning misconceptions. LexIcon created Wizards and Mirrors, an interactive exploration where students move through a virtual rooms using virtual mirrors.

The program was used in a controlled study comparing middle school students using it against a control group receiving teacher-led instruction. Results indicated that both groups learned the concepts but that computer group spent less time to reach proficiency.
Client:

National Science Foundation

Schedule: 6 Months
Materials: Three-dimensional models, Quicktime® movies, text, and audio.
Goals: Create a prototype adventure game for teaching middle-school science.

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