Learning and Exercise
Fraunhofer Institute for
D i g i t a l M e d i a Te c h n o l o g y I D M T
HOPSCOTCH – Easier Learning,
Cultivated Exercise
•
Compatible with all operating systems
•
Robust sensor pad
•
Large control panels – input per hand or foot possible
•
Single or multiplayer modes available
•
Different subjects and levels can be implemented
•
Opportunity of entering own tasks
•
Motivation for activity of body and mind
•
Advantages for learning empirically proved
Funding
The further development of HOPSCOTCH is funded by the
German Ministery of Economy and Technology (BMWi) within
the project "Health Coach" (Gesundheitscoach).
Fraunhofer Institute for
Digital Media Technology IDMT
Ehrenbergstr. 31
98693 Ilmenau
Germany
Contact Person
Dr. Martina Lucht
Phone +49 3677 467-360
[email protected]
www.idmt.fraunhofer.de
Photo acknowledgments: Fraunhofer IDMT, istockphoto.com: kristian sekulic
Features
You are looking for a teaching aid making school learning
HOPSCOTCH – Advantages
easier for scholars and teachers? HOPSCOTCH helps in a
Varied Adaption and Application Options
Whether computer or gaming console – HOPSCOTCH can
completely new way by connecting learning and motion. For
Fun Learning at School and at Home
be applied to different digital hardware and implemented
this, the natural need for movement is used in a playful way
Vocabs or maths – motivating students is essential for their
with various subjects. By now, English, Maths, History,
for learning.
learning success. With HOPSCOTCH, the users answer knowl-
Biology and German have been realized as examples.
edge questions or solve tasks, but not by sitting down – they
HOPSCOTCH – How Does It Work?
HOPSCOTCH consists of software and a sensor pad which is
are hopping. Speedy and correct typing is honoured with
Empirically Tested Quality
a high number of points. Children perceive the demanded
HOPSCOTCH has been developed by an interdisciplinary
motions as a playful challenge – dealing with the content is
team of scientists to research the connection between
the trigger starting the game.
learning and motion. Today, the concept is continuously
subdivided into nine fields similar to a mobile phone keypad.
tested in different states of use and optimized according
With HOPSCOTCH, the users are animated to solve tasks like
Animated Motion for Obese Children
to the test results. Within a study, HOPSCOTCH has been
English vocabulary, maths or health issues by tapping on the
Especially for obese people, exercise is vital. Mostly, a sense
used as teaching aid in a primary school. It illustrated that
corresponding fields on the pad. The solution is entered by
of achievement develops only after quite a long time.
children could learn English vocabulary as efficient with
tapping in the correct characters or numbers in correct order
HOPSCOTCH can make the start for children and adolescents
HOPSCOTCH as in a traditional way. Their attitude towards
– as if typing a text message.
easier, since in this concept, motion is accompanied by knowl-
the language and the language classes even improved.
edge. High scores can be reached with correct answers, give a
The long-term use in a special school showed significant
feeling of success and can be improved by quickly answering
differences: HOPSCOTCH improved the fun with learning
the questions using the sensor pad. Movement is naturally
significantly.
accepted by the user as part of the game.
You are looking for a teaching aid making school learning
HOPSCOTCH – Advantages
easier for scholars and teachers? HOPSCOTCH helps in a
Varied Adaption and Application Options
Whether computer or gaming console – HOPSCOTCH can
completely new way by connecting learning and motion. For
Fun Learning at School and at Home
be applied to different digital hardware and implemented
this, the natural need for movement is used in a playful way
Vocabs or maths – motivating students is essential for their
with various subjects. By now, English, Maths, History,
for learning.
learning success. With HOPSCOTCH, the users answer knowl-
Biology and German have been realized as examples.
edge questions or solve tasks, but not by sitting down – they
HOPSCOTCH – How Does It Work?
HOPSCOTCH consists of software and a sensor pad which is
are hopping. Speedy and correct typing is honoured with
Empirically Tested Quality
a high number of points. Children perceive the demanded
HOPSCOTCH has been developed by an interdisciplinary
motions as a playful challenge – dealing with the content is
team of scientists to research the connection between
the trigger starting the game.
learning and motion. Today, the concept is continuously
subdivided into nine fields similar to a mobile phone keypad.
tested in different states of use and optimized according
With HOPSCOTCH, the users are animated to solve tasks like
Animated Motion for Obese Children
to the test results. Within a study, HOPSCOTCH has been
English vocabulary, maths or health issues by tapping on the
Especially for obese people, exercise is vital. Mostly, a sense
used as teaching aid in a primary school. It illustrated that
corresponding fields on the pad. The solution is entered by
of achievement develops only after quite a long time.
children could learn English vocabulary as efficient with
tapping in the correct characters or numbers in correct order
HOPSCOTCH can make the start for children and adolescents
HOPSCOTCH as in a traditional way. Their attitude towards
– as if typing a text message.
easier, since in this concept, motion is accompanied by knowl-
the language and the language classes even improved.
edge. High scores can be reached with correct answers, give a
The long-term use in a special school showed significant
feeling of success and can be improved by quickly answering
differences: HOPSCOTCH improved the fun with learning
the questions using the sensor pad. Movement is naturally
significantly.
accepted by the user as part of the game.
You are looking for a teaching aid making school learning
HOPSCOTCH – Advantages
easier for scholars and teachers? HOPSCOTCH helps in a
Varied Adaption and Application Options
Whether computer or gaming console – HOPSCOTCH can
completely new way by connecting learning and motion. For
Fun Learning at School and at Home
be applied to different digital hardware and implemented
this, the natural need for movement is used in a playful way
Vocabs or maths – motivating students is essential for their
with various subjects. By now, English, Maths, History,
for learning.
learning success. With HOPSCOTCH, the users answer knowl-
Biology and German have been realized as examples.
edge questions or solve tasks, but not by sitting down – they
HOPSCOTCH – How Does It Work?
HOPSCOTCH consists of software and a sensor pad which is
are hopping. Speedy and correct typing is honoured with
Empirically Tested Quality
a high number of points. Children perceive the demanded
HOPSCOTCH has been developed by an interdisciplinary
motions as a playful challenge – dealing with the content is
team of scientists to research the connection between
the trigger starting the game.
learning and motion. Today, the concept is continuously
subdivided into nine fields similar to a mobile phone keypad.
tested in different states of use and optimized according
With HOPSCOTCH, the users are animated to solve tasks like
Animated Motion for Obese Children
to the test results. Within a study, HOPSCOTCH has been
English vocabulary, maths or health issues by tapping on the
Especially for obese people, exercise is vital. Mostly, a sense
used as teaching aid in a primary school. It illustrated that
corresponding fields on the pad. The solution is entered by
of achievement develops only after quite a long time.
children could learn English vocabulary as efficient with
tapping in the correct characters or numbers in correct order
HOPSCOTCH can make the start for children and adolescents
HOPSCOTCH as in a traditional way. Their attitude towards
– as if typing a text message.
easier, since in this concept, motion is accompanied by knowl-
the language and the language classes even improved.
edge. High scores can be reached with correct answers, give a
The long-term use in a special school showed significant
feeling of success and can be improved by quickly answering
differences: HOPSCOTCH improved the fun with learning
the questions using the sensor pad. Movement is naturally
significantly.
accepted by the user as part of the game.
Learning and Exercise
Fraunhofer Institute for
D i g i t a l M e d i a Te c h n o l o g y I D M T
HOPSCOTCH – Easier Learning,
Cultivated Exercise
•
Compatible with all operating systems
•
Robust sensor pad
•
Large control panels – input per hand or foot possible
•
Single or multiplayer modes available
•
Different subjects and levels can be implemented
•
Opportunity of entering own tasks
•
Motivation for activity of body and mind
•
Advantages for learning empirically proved
Funding
The further development of HOPSCOTCH is funded by the
German Ministery of Economy and Technology (BMWi) within
the project "Health Coach" (Gesundheitscoach).
Fraunhofer Institute for
Digital Media Technology IDMT
Ehrenbergstr. 31
98693 Ilmenau
Germany
Contact Person
Dr. Martina Lucht
Phone +49 3677 467-360
[email protected]
www.idmt.fraunhofer.de
Photo acknowledgments: Fraunhofer IDMT, istockphoto.com: kristian sekulic
Features
Learning and Exercise
Fraunhofer Institute for
D i g i t a l M e d i a Te c h n o l o g y I D M T
HOPSCOTCH – Easier Learning,
Cultivated Exercise
•
Compatible with all operating systems
•
Robust sensor pad
•
Large control panels – input per hand or foot possible
•
Single or multiplayer modes available
•
Different subjects and levels can be implemented
•
Opportunity of entering own tasks
•
Motivation for activity of body and mind
•
Advantages for learning empirically proved
Funding
The further development of HOPSCOTCH is funded by the
German Ministery of Economy and Technology (BMWi) within
the project "Health Coach" (Gesundheitscoach).
Fraunhofer Institute for
Digital Media Technology IDMT
Ehrenbergstr. 31
98693 Ilmenau
Germany
Contact Person
Dr. Martina Lucht
Phone +49 3677 467-360
[email protected]
www.idmt.fraunhofer.de
Photo acknowledgments: Fraunhofer IDMT, istockphoto.com: kristian sekulic
Features