Exercise and Learning
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
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Compatible with all operating systems
•
Robust sensor pad
•
Large control panels – input per hand, foot or walking
stick possible
•
Single or multiplayer modes available
•
Vast selection of fast and slow motion tasks
•
Opportunity of entering own tasks
•
Motivation for activity of body and mind
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: istockphoto.com: monkaybusinessimages (Cover), Anthony Mayatt/Ulrike Neumann, Fraunhofer IDMT
Features
HOPSCOTCH – Cultivated Exercise,
Easier Learning
Are you looking for a therapy supplement animating patients
HOPSCOTCH – Advantages
to move, training their minds at the same time? HOPSCOTCH
Attractive Extension of Exercise Programs
Exercise is a natural part of the therapy for obese children
uses the existing knowledge of children and adults in a play-
Motivation Support in Everyday Therapy
and adolescents. However, it takes some time for the first
ful way, motivating them to exercise.
Motivating the patient is essential for a successful therapy.
achievements to emerge. HOPSCOTCH makes it easier for
Using HOPSCOTCH, the users answer questions or solve tasks
children and teenagers to make the first steps. High scores
with their feet on a sensor pad. Expeditious and correct typ-
reassure and can be achieved only by quickly answering
ing is awarded a high score. This motivates to move – at the
questions using the sensor pad. Motion is naturally
same time increasing knowledge in a playful way.
accepted by the user as a means to an end.
subdivided into nine fields similar to a mobile phone keypad.
Promoting Activity of Body and Mind for the Elderly
Empirically Tested Quality
With HOPSCOTCH, the users are animated to solve tasks like
Integrated in the appropriate therapy, HOPSCOTCH can also
HOPSCOTCH has been developed by an interdisciplinary
correct spelling oder learning vocabulary, maths or health
motivate elderly people in therapy centres or nursing homes
team of scientists to research the connection between
issues by tapping on the corresponding fields on the pad.
to stay fit in body and mind – even at an older age. learning and motion. Today, the concept is continuously
HOPSCOTCH – How Does It Work?
HOPSCOTCH consists of software and a sensor pad which is
The solution is entered by tapping in the correct characters or
numbers in correct order – as if typing a text message.
tested in different states of use and optimized according
Varied Adaption and Application Options
to the test results. Within a study, HOPSCOTCH was also
Whether computer or gaming console – HOPSCOTCH can be
used as a therapy in spa clinics. This was based on the
applied to different digital hardware and implemented with
thesis: „Knowledge motivates exercise.“ Obese children
various subjects. By now, English and German vocabulary,
and adolescents gave a positive feedback on this concept
Maths, medical knowledge and German have been imple-
depending on the play contents. mented.
Are you looking for a therapy supplement animating patients
HOPSCOTCH – Advantages
to move, training their minds at the same time? HOPSCOTCH
Attractive Extension of Exercise Programs
Exercise is a natural part of the therapy for obese children
uses the existing knowledge of children and adults in a play-
Motivation Support in Everyday Therapy
and adolescents. However, it takes some time for the first
ful way, motivating them to exercise.
Motivating the patient is essential for a successful therapy.
achievements to emerge. HOPSCOTCH makes it easier for
Using HOPSCOTCH, the users answer questions or solve tasks
children and teenagers to make the first steps. High scores
with their feet on a sensor pad. Expeditious and correct typ-
reassure and can be achieved only by quickly answering
ing is awarded a high score. This motivates to move – at the
questions using the sensor pad. Motion is naturally
same time increasing knowledge in a playful way.
accepted by the user as a means to an end.
subdivided into nine fields similar to a mobile phone keypad.
Promoting Activity of Body and Mind for the Elderly
Empirically Tested Quality
With HOPSCOTCH, the users are animated to solve tasks like
Integrated in the appropriate therapy, HOPSCOTCH can also
HOPSCOTCH has been developed by an interdisciplinary
correct spelling oder learning vocabulary, maths or health
motivate elderly people in therapy centres or nursing homes
team of scientists to research the connection between
issues by tapping on the corresponding fields on the pad.
to stay fit in body and mind – even at an older age. learning and motion. Today, the concept is continuously
HOPSCOTCH – How Does It Work?
HOPSCOTCH consists of software and a sensor pad which is
The solution is entered by tapping in the correct characters or
numbers in correct order – as if typing a text message.
tested in different states of use and optimized according
Varied Adaption and Application Options
to the test results. Within a study, HOPSCOTCH was also
Whether computer or gaming console – HOPSCOTCH can be
used as a therapy in spa clinics. This was based on the
applied to different digital hardware and implemented with
thesis: „Knowledge motivates exercise.“ Obese children
various subjects. By now, English and German vocabulary,
and adolescents gave a positive feedback on this concept
Maths, medical knowledge and German have been imple-
depending on the play contents. mented.
Are you looking for a therapy supplement animating patients
HOPSCOTCH – Advantages
to move, training their minds at the same time? HOPSCOTCH
Attractive Extension of Exercise Programs
Exercise is a natural part of the therapy for obese children
uses the existing knowledge of children and adults in a play-
Motivation Support in Everyday Therapy
and adolescents. However, it takes some time for the first
ful way, motivating them to exercise.
Motivating the patient is essential for a successful therapy.
achievements to emerge. HOPSCOTCH makes it easier for
Using HOPSCOTCH, the users answer questions or solve tasks
children and teenagers to make the first steps. High scores
with their feet on a sensor pad. Expeditious and correct typ-
reassure and can be achieved only by quickly answering
ing is awarded a high score. This motivates to move – at the
questions using the sensor pad. Motion is naturally
same time increasing knowledge in a playful way.
accepted by the user as a means to an end.
subdivided into nine fields similar to a mobile phone keypad.
Promoting Activity of Body and Mind for the Elderly
Empirically Tested Quality
With HOPSCOTCH, the users are animated to solve tasks like
Integrated in the appropriate therapy, HOPSCOTCH can also
HOPSCOTCH has been developed by an interdisciplinary
correct spelling oder learning vocabulary, maths or health
motivate elderly people in therapy centres or nursing homes
team of scientists to research the connection between
issues by tapping on the corresponding fields on the pad.
to stay fit in body and mind – even at an older age. learning and motion. Today, the concept is continuously
HOPSCOTCH – How Does It Work?
HOPSCOTCH consists of software and a sensor pad which is
The solution is entered by tapping in the correct characters or
numbers in correct order – as if typing a text message.
tested in different states of use and optimized according
Varied Adaption and Application Options
to the test results. Within a study, HOPSCOTCH was also
Whether computer or gaming console – HOPSCOTCH can be
used as a therapy in spa clinics. This was based on the
applied to different digital hardware and implemented with
thesis: „Knowledge motivates exercise.“ Obese children
various subjects. By now, English and German vocabulary,
and adolescents gave a positive feedback on this concept
Maths, medical knowledge and German have been imple-
depending on the play contents. mented.
Exercise and Learning
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
•
Compatible with all operating systems
•
Robust sensor pad
•
Large control panels – input per hand, foot or walking
stick possible
•
Single or multiplayer modes available
•
Vast selection of fast and slow motion tasks
•
Opportunity of entering own tasks
•
Motivation for activity of body and mind
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: istockphoto.com: monkaybusinessimages (Cover), Anthony Mayatt/Ulrike Neumann, Fraunhofer IDMT
Features
HOPSCOTCH – Cultivated Exercise,
Easier Learning
Exercise and Learning
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
•
Compatible with all operating systems
•
Robust sensor pad
•
Large control panels – input per hand, foot or walking
stick possible
•
Single or multiplayer modes available
•
Vast selection of fast and slow motion tasks
•
Opportunity of entering own tasks
•
Motivation for activity of body and mind
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: istockphoto.com: monkaybusinessimages (Cover), Anthony Mayatt/Ulrike Neumann, Fraunhofer IDMT
Features
HOPSCOTCH – Cultivated Exercise,
Easier Learning