Curiosity in Wonderscope
Wonderscope was created in 2018 as a storytelling AR or Augmented Reality for kids. Which instead of immersing yourself into a game, like Virtual Reality, the environment around you changes on screen. Curiosity is aroused by uncertainty or a desire to close a perceived gap in one’s knowledge due to such things as unanswered questions or unresolved conflicts (Keller, 2018). Wonderscope is a about discovering and learning while being the learner is engaged into the stories that are offered. Kids and even adults can have fun, learn, and explore different worlds, stories, and museums. Since the learner is involved int these stories, it will keep them engaged. AR critic, who does reviews for apps, said that his overall first experience was enjoyed very much (He is not a child. So, if adults love it, of course the kids will. The interactive features allow you to point and touch in front of the camera and the game reacts, so the curiosity goes extremely high to find out what to do next, or what is next in the stories that are told.
Mastering in Wonderscope
There are remarkable stories and learner engagement strategies in Wonderscope. When people do not have positive expectancies for success or when they have been unable to avoid failures and catastrophes over which they have no control, they can develop feelings of helplessness (Keller, 2018). With Wonderscope, the learner can follow a set story. Yes, they are interacting with it, but inevitably it is a story that is programmed and this will allow the learner to not have to worry about feelings of helplessness. There are only successful conclusions in this storytelling game.
Clio’s Cosmic Quest, is for stepping into a space portal and exploring amazing facts about our solar system. This allows you to explore our solar system, learn the constellations, and stars (Graham, 2020). Obviously, the idea here is to explore and learn. Being able to allow the learners to master our galaxy will keep engagement. There are other options on the app that focus on reading. I know that if one is in the middle of a reading a story, it is hard to put it down without finishing and finding out what happens in the end. Having these certain options will open doors to wanting to be a master of reading and/or our stars. Of course, there are other options as well on Wonderscope.
Goals in Wonderscope
Augmented reality is when one has a visual and sometimes interactive experience in a real-world environment. There is a game mode that allows the learner to search for a notorious snake, named Sinclair. That would be the storyline. While they are searching for this snake, the learner will be exploring a natural history museum, learning fun facts about the items in the museum, and also solving puzzles. The main focus and goal is to find the snake, but what keeps the learners engaged is the other tasks previously mentioned. The goals in Wonderscope can be specific and non-specific. Keller said, “Goals can become a source of creating feelings of relevance among students.” (2018) The many different activities are set to take the learner through the story or activity and get to the end of the story or accomplish something in the story. These set goals will keep learners engaged.
Conclusion
Wonderscope is an extremely innovative app. The ideas are incredibly good and this type of Augmented Reality is already being used in the medical field and other educational purposes. There are subjects that could be included in Wonderscope. The reading is there, but there was not any mention of music. There could be a wonderful way to do a story with an old composer, or even some new musicians, so that the leaners could learn about music and how to create it. This could be exceptionally good with the virtual environment and interactive parts. Learners could sit possibly learn to play a piano while going through a story. You can find more information or download app on Wonderscope.com.
References
AR Critic (Nov. 21, 2018) Wonderscope App Review - Immersive & Interactive AR Stories for Kids. [Video] Youtube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/jkNpC2pzaQA
Graham, P. (April 2, 2020) Award-Winning AR Reading App Wonderscope Is Free Until June. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/3dwGdpt
Wonderscope (Nov. 14 2018) Introducing Wonderscope: an augmented reality iOS app for kids. [Video] Youtube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/vqN3Rjv6nlk
Keller, Dempsey (2018) Trends and Issues in Instructional Design. Pearson
Education, Inc. Ch. 9
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