The Island @ Picnic Young ‘09
by Russel Shorto, Ronald Lenz & Vincent Koerse
a project by Waag Society & the John Adams Institute

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New learning experiences on location
Mobile technology trends: multi funct. devices, always on, context-aware
Learning trends: situation/experience based learning, active participation
& collaboration, digital lifestyles

The City is a Learning environment!
We have a new design challenge: storytelling, gameplay, problem solving

7scenes
Mobile and online platform for GPS games and tours
Authoring tools, Mobile apps, Project environment with player results

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