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Geo Thermal World
HITLab NZ, University of Canterbury
In GeoThermal World student geologists are immersed in a virtual world, allowing them to experience the complexities of geothermal geology and exploration, through safe, realistic, and engaging gameplay. Players complete a variety of ‘real world’ missions, while collecting and assessing data, taking photographs and recording field notes. The design embeds trackable learning outcomes into player missions, supported via an integrated points system of rewards and feedback. Analysis of learning gains are assessed through comparison of metrics data against missions accomplished. The design of this system allows the player to balances the challenges of working in an ecological and environmental manner with the economic requirements of corporate reality.