iOcean Interactive
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About iOcean Interactive
iOCEAN is a 3D educational app developed to supplement high school oceanography. It is intended as a resource for students and provides a fun way to learn through interactive visualization.
GAMEPLAY
iOCEAN:
- includes three areas of learning: the globe, the bookcase, and the fishing area
- the globe provides information on the world's oceans and seas
- the book case provides access to the history of oceanography through various book selections
- the fishing area contains activities to learn about salinity and salinity testing as well as clam shells and starfish.
- the fishing activity allows you to fish for ocean life and learn about what you catch
iOCEAN was developed through a partnership between the Creative Gaming and Simulation lab at Norfolk State University (NSU) and WHRO Education. It is made possible by an Enhancing Education Through Technology competitive grant from the Virginia Department of Education.
iOCEAN was developed by Norfolk State University project team:
Dr. Rasha Morsi, Bratislav (BaTo) Cvijetic, Cory Hornsby, and Michael Chase
WHRO Education project team:
Mitzi Fehl and Meagan Taylor-Booth
SOL content was developed by VA educators through WHRO Education.
This application addresses the following Virginia Standards of Learning for Biology:
BIO.6a, BIO.6c, BIO.6d
This application addresses the following Virginia Standards of Learning for Earth Science:
ES.10a
Research was conducted at the Creative Gaming and Simulation Lab at NSU.
Web: http://cgs.nsu.edu; Contact: rmorsi@nsu.edu and 757-823-0047
CREATIVE GAMING AND SIMULATION LAB BACKGROUND
The Creative Gaming and Simulation lab (CGS) is a 3700 sq. ft. facility housed in Marie V. McDemmond Center for Applied Research (MVMCAR) at Norfolk State University. CGS specializes in Modeling, Simulation, Visualization, and Training Technologies (MSV&TT) research and development in areas that include game-based and interactive web-based applications as well as interactive training solutions for education, industry, and government.
GAMEPLAY
iOCEAN:
- includes three areas of learning: the globe, the bookcase, and the fishing area
- the globe provides information on the world's oceans and seas
- the book case provides access to the history of oceanography through various book selections
- the fishing area contains activities to learn about salinity and salinity testing as well as clam shells and starfish.
- the fishing activity allows you to fish for ocean life and learn about what you catch
iOCEAN was developed through a partnership between the Creative Gaming and Simulation lab at Norfolk State University (NSU) and WHRO Education. It is made possible by an Enhancing Education Through Technology competitive grant from the Virginia Department of Education.
iOCEAN was developed by Norfolk State University project team:
Dr. Rasha Morsi, Bratislav (BaTo) Cvijetic, Cory Hornsby, and Michael Chase
WHRO Education project team:
Mitzi Fehl and Meagan Taylor-Booth
SOL content was developed by VA educators through WHRO Education.
This application addresses the following Virginia Standards of Learning for Biology:
BIO.6a, BIO.6c, BIO.6d
This application addresses the following Virginia Standards of Learning for Earth Science:
ES.10a
Research was conducted at the Creative Gaming and Simulation Lab at NSU.
Web: http://cgs.nsu.edu; Contact: rmorsi@nsu.edu and 757-823-0047
CREATIVE GAMING AND SIMULATION LAB BACKGROUND
The Creative Gaming and Simulation lab (CGS) is a 3700 sq. ft. facility housed in Marie V. McDemmond Center for Applied Research (MVMCAR) at Norfolk State University. CGS specializes in Modeling, Simulation, Visualization, and Training Technologies (MSV&TT) research and development in areas that include game-based and interactive web-based applications as well as interactive training solutions for education, industry, and government.
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What are users saying about iOcean Interactive
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iOcean is a very fun and educational game and it is also fun
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I'm not going to give this app a bad review but the doors wudnt open on my Asus tablet
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I really like this app. Very informational and interactive. Wonderful tool for students to learn about oceanography. I also loved the graphics. Great job!!!
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Here are 2 of my MANY reasons why I love this app:1st of all its educational and 2nd, it's fun and easy to use!
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Amazing and I'm wondering what is the astronomy and other rooms for? Will it be in a future update or do i need to download it?
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I really love this game the little fish in this game are awesome when you catch them they reveal info about them "i totally recommend this game"
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There is so much information on Oceanography on this app. I know kids of all ages are going to love this app. It is educational and fun to explore.
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Awesome work. Keep it up.
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Great app learned alot
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This app is really cool and it looks to be super helpful. Keep it up!
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I think this app puts a fun and smart twist on learning. I hope you guys make more apps like this.
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So cool and informative but entertaining. How do u go to chemistry though? {:-)
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Good job guys! This looks amazing. Cant wait to see what you put out next
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This app is very interactive and fun! If you want to learn a thing or two about the ocean and its sea life, check it out. It is very informative! PS: Spin the fishies!
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Great and very interactive!
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There is soo much information in this app. Incredible!!
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Loved developing this app. Hope the students find it useful and fun! Let US know what you think and how we can make it better.
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Educational Game Great and very interactive!
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Seeing the Ocean in a New Way! This app is very interactive and fun! If you want to learn a thing or two about the ocean and its sea life, check it out. It is very informative! PS: Spin the fishies!
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Great app There is soo much information in this app. Incredible!!
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Best educational game you can ever play I really love this game the little fish in this game are awesome when you catch them they reveal info about them "i totally recommend this game"
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135 Great app learned alot
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Cool Stuff! This app is really cool and it looks to be super helpful. Keep it up!
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Smart! I think this app puts a fun and smart twist on learning. I hope you guys make more apps like this.
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LOVED IT!!! I really like this app. Very informational and interactive. Wonderful tool for students to learn about oceanography. I also loved the graphics. Great job!!!
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Ycleverkid7 loves this app Here are 2 of my MANY reasons why I love this app:1st of all its educational and 2nd, it's fun and easy to use!
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Enjoy this app Loved developing this app. Hope the students find it useful and fun! Let US know what you think and how we can make it better.
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I was so excited when this game first appeared onto my device because for ages I've been searching for the perfect research for fish. Sadly this game didn't show much quality in learning. It would be fun if you had a whole range of fish to explore but you did not.