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The way students learn is changing. Today, it is not uncommon for a child to be hooked on a video game. In fact, on average, children play video games 1.2 hours a day (Innes, 2013). Competing with such technology can be difficult for teachers, as video games are very entertaining and stimulating. This is where field trips come in. Field trips allow students to explore and apply what they are learning in new environments. However, the prices of bus rentals and field trip admissions can be expensive. Some students may not be able to attend field trips due to the large costs. Furthermore, field trips require a lot of preparation from teachers and the travelling time may take away time from learning. If teachers decide to eliminate field trips to avoid such downfalls, they will be robbing their students from learning in new environments.
Pain Point
Solution
If you can’t beat them, join them! Why not try to cater to student interests to help them learn better? Students are already interested in video games and EduJourney allows students to explore educational environments in meaningful ways. Educators will feel at ease, especially since our team is full of teachers who work closely with our game designers to ensure that the video games reinforce curricular content. Additionally, with rising prices of bus rentals and field trips, EduJourney eliminates such recurring costs. Thus, students who cannot afford to attend field trips can participate, worry-free. Furthermore, EduJourney allows students to explore environments they would not be able to investigate during a regular field trip.
References
Innes, Emma (2013, August 1). Children with autism or ADHD spend twice as much time playing video games and are more likely to become addicted to them. Retrieved from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2382380/Children-autism-ADHD-spend-TWICE-time-playing-video-games-likely-addicted-them.html
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