HCMar 11, 2015
Bublz! : Playing with Bubbles to Develop Mathematical ThinkingDhruv Chand, Karthik Gopalakrishnan, Nisha KK et al.
We encounter mathematical problems in various forms in our lives, thus making mathematical thinking an important human ability. In this paper, we present Bublz!, a simple, click-driven game for children to engage in and develop mathematical thinking in an enjoyable manner.
HCMar 11, 2015
Get 'em Moles! : Learning Spelling and Pronunciation through an Educational GameDhruv Chand, Karthik Gopalakrishnan, Nisha KK et al.
Get 'em Moles! is a single-player educational game inspired by the classic arcade game Whac-A-Mole. Primarily designed for touchscreen devices, Get 'em Moles! aims to teach English spelling and pronunciation through engaging game play. This paper describes the game, design decisions in the form of elements that support learning, preliminary play-testing results, and future work.