SDG15
保育陸域生態
NUK integrates environmental education into self-directed learning through a game, "NUK Heroes: The Journey of Environmental Protection."
【Translator：Siou-Yao Han】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-10-11 The era of self-directed learning has arrived! The National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) has teamed up with the gamified online learning platform PaGamO to announce the launch of an engaging game-based course titled "NUK Heroes: The Journey of Environmental Protection." This course creatively integrates environmental education into digital self-directed learning, inspiring students to actively participate in environment protection.The game will kick off on October 1st and run continuously until December 15th, offering a two-and-a-half-month super-powered adventure. The main focus of the course revolves around self-directed learning, allowing students at NUK to immerse themselves in a fun and meaningful learning experience.The NUK's "Higher Education Sprout Project" team collaborated with PaGamO to develop an engaging game-based course. The game offers diverse content, including five main themes, totaling 103 questions and 42 levels. Players will embark on an exciting adventure of environmental issues, accompanying characters Lai Pihou and Xiaoming as they enter virtual reality.In the game, players are required to collect stones to summon superheroes to change the global environment. Each level is designed to be challenging, requiring players to use their intelligence to solve various environmental issues such as climate change, energy crises, and ecological balance.Furthermore, the game emphasizes the importance of self-directed learning. Players will engage in independent thinking to find solutions to problems while gaining a deeper understanding of environmental protection and sustainable development. This serves to encourage students to comprehend how their actions can impact the future of the planet.The Center for Teaching and Learning Development, in collaboration with the gamified online learning platform PaGamO, integrates this into "The Goal of University Education" courses. The primary focus is on merging education with gamified learning, providing an engaging and varied learning experience. Through the game, students will understand environmental issues, thereby igniting their interest and capacity for solving these problems.NUK students participating in this game will have the chance to win awesome prizes, motivating them to actively engage in this adventure to save the Earth's environment.Let's join "NUK Heroes: The Journey of Environmental Protection" together and become the superheroes who change the world! This amazing course combines self-directed learning with environmental education, providing an engaging and fun learning experience. Join Professor Ke and face the challenges of the global environment together!#SDG4 #SDG7 #SDG13 #SDG15
