DESCRIPTION
Whispers in the Wind is available for iPhones/iPads and Android devices, in both English and Spanish.
Whispers in the Wind is a highly visual interactive educational story game that teaches players about radio science through an immersive and engaging world. Set in near-future Puerto Rico, Whispers in the Wind follows siblings Gabby and Raúl as they work together to restore their town's communication systems after a hurricane has left the town without cell phone or Wi-Fi service. Along the way, they get help from family members and local experts, pilot a clunky drone, operate a fast-paced cognitive radio network, control a holographic guard dog, engage in a virtual dance-off, and get advice from their quirky AI assistant, all while learning how radio facilitates connection and community.
Whispers in the Wind is a mixture of classic point-and-click adventure story mixed with engaging mini-games and interactives. Learners use their critical reading skills to gather information and interact with story elements while solving problems to bring radio communications back to their community.
DESCRIPTION
Whispers in the Wind is available for iPhones/iPads and Android devices, in both English and Spanish.
Whispers in the Wind is a highly visual interactive educational story game that teaches players about radio science through an immersive and engaging world. Set in near-future Puerto Rico, Whispers in the Wind follows siblings Gabby and Raúl as they work together to restore their town's communication systems after a hurricane has left the town without cell phone or Wi-Fi service. Along the way, they get help from family members and local experts, pilot a clunky drone, operate a fast-paced cognitive radio network, control a holographic guard dog, engage in a virtual dance-off, and get advice from their quirky AI assistant, all while learning how radio facilitates connection and community.
Whispers in the Wind is a mixture of classic point-and-click adventure story mixed with engaging mini-games and interactives. Learners use their critical reading skills to gather information and interact with story elements while solving problems to bring radio communications back to their community.
OBJECTIVES
LEARNING GOALS
Understanding the basics of radio technology.
Recognizing the practical uses of radio waves in everyday life.
Exploring the impact of emergency situations on radio technology.
BROWSE RELATED RESOURCES
Credits
Developed with funding from the National Science Foundation under Award Number 2053160. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.
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