This was a previous game I made to teach unit conversions.
Northwestern Educational Game Research Details
Note: Many points can change based on student and teacher interest
Activity
Students will participate in a study where they will playtest an educational game on unit conversions
Student Benefits
They get to see what research looks like (user experience research)
They will be compensated with a $20 gift card
They will learn concepts essential to unit conversions
More?! I'm happy to brainstorm any other ideas that you might think will benefit students!
Population
10-30 students can participate in the study
Students should be between grades 4th-6th
Students should not be familiar how to convert volumetric units
Timing
Sessions will be 60-90min
Students will participate one at a time
The playtest can happen as often as you desire (e.g., x5/day or x5/week)
Location
The study must take place in person
The study can take place at school or at the child’s house
If the study is at home, a parent must be present in the house
If the study is at school, the study must take place in a public place (like a classroom) where there are people that can see what is happening
Student Consent
Students need to get parent consent for participating in the study
Students must give assent to participate during time of study
Students can choose to stop the study at any time they want
I’m a teacher, how much work will this be for me?
Teachers help pass on information to students and recruit interested students
They can also help set up a place and time to conduct the study if it is done at school
Teachers and parents do not participate in the study