1. Eirene Vernice Go July 27, 2009
INTRIST
S11 Ms. Estefanie Ulit
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Our software is about learning English. We chose HangARoo because
softwares made for preschoolers are slim in the cyber world. In terms of its
design and user view, preschoolers will not thoroughly enjoy the game
because he or she cannot understand the words formed. I even tried playing
the game and had no luck in reaching the top level. As for preschoolers, they
will enjoy it more if the software has creative designs, or if the software
focuses more on new knowledge that preschoolers will be happy to obtain
from it. Even if he/she gets the correct answer, the motivation is still not
enough for the player to continue playing the game.
Our software focused more on the facts outside Philippines, like the
international movies, breeds of animals, even the capital of various countries
were also included. It has no levels that starts with an easy question and ends
with a difficult one. It is so random that users may find it difficult to enjoy it. In
the end, they will just get bored and just click any letters to form the word.
As to localize it, it needs various facts about Philippines or the Filipinos.
The main flaw of the software is that it concentrated more on international
ideas or facts. It may include topics like the Filipino dishes, famous tourist
spots, geographic locations, mathematics, science, and the likes. To grasp the
attention of preschoolers it can also include basic shapes, common animals,
alphabet, etc. Instead of using a kangaroo that is mainly found in Australia, it
can use animals that are only common in our country. The graphics are so-so,
but colors are very radiant. However, for the totality of it, it still needs some
improvement to catch techno-savvy users’ hearts. To make a unique software
is to embrace the different cultures in the world so that nobody gets left behind
in learning.