Exploring Quandary: A Tool for Educational Application and Teaching Techniques
Quandary, a captivating ethics game designed for students aged eight and above, is now accessible via web browsers and available as apps on iOS and Android devices. This free resource for teachers offers a unique and interactive way to explore complex ethical dilemmas, with curriculum choices and Common Core standards mapped into the game.
Set in a future on a distant planet, Braxos, where a human colony is settling, Quandary presents students with four challenging scenarios, each with a comic book-style setup. As the captain, players make decisions about the future of the colony based on the information collected.
The game allows teachers and students to create unique ethical dilemmas using a character creation tool. No personal details are required to start playing Quandary, ensuring the privacy and safety of all users.
Teachers can play the game as a class on a big screen and stop along the way for discussions on ethical decisions. They also have access to a hub screen where they can pick ethical challenges, monitor students' decisions, and evaluate progress.
Teachers can assign tasks based on specific subjects such as English language arts, science, geography, history, and social studies. They can also assign tasks for students to complete with parents or guardians at home to share discussions and varying perspectives on choices.
Quandary offers a valuable learning experience, enabling students to categorise statements they hear as facts, opinions, or solutions. Teachers can also set a single mission to multiple groups with certain characteristics to observe how decisions affect outcomes.
Most importantly, Quandary is completely free to download and use across various platforms, with no advertisements to disrupt the learning experience. The term "Quandary" originates from English and means a state of uncertainty or perplexity, perfectly encapsulating the thought-provoking nature of this innovative game.
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