Introduction
Problem / solution
Key features
Competitors analysis
Research
Problem statement
Jobs to be done
Key features revisited
Conclusion
A concept education platform that assists students through differentiation and fun.
A concept education platform that assists students
through differentiation and fun.
A concept education platform that assists students through differentiation and fun.
Overview
Quake is an education platform concept that subtly assists students in a LIVE classroom setting through Differentiation and fun.
Differentiation: this is the challenge of ensuring that students are learning at the same pace. The teacher changes how they teach, what they teach, or how students show what they’ve learned, depending on each student’s learning style, interests, strengths and weaknesses.
Insight into a key feature
By pre-assigning teams, teachers can level the playing field without causing embarrassment or shyness.
Insight into a key feature
By pre-assigning teams, teachers can level the playing field without causing embarrassment or shyness.
KEY FEATURES
Closing the gap in education through differentiation and fun
Learn more
Learn more
A digital button lets students call for the teacher’s attention.
Teachers can pre-assign teams for Quake activities.
Control who gets multiple-choice questions on each device.
A subtle tool shows which students are free to help others.
Real, human-made content that outshines AI.
Collaborative games that reinforce lesson material.
Quiz content can instantly switch to study mode, saving time.
Inspiration
Inspiration
When I taught in Vietnam, I saw firsthand how real communication barriers affect learning.
Supporting students who didn’t understand my language taught me the value of subtle, fair differentiation that builds confidence without singling anyone out.
That experience sparked my interest in creating educational content and games, an idea I’m now exploring through this app concept.
Inspiration
Inspiration
When I taught in Vietnam, I saw firsthand how real communication barriers affect learning.
Supporting students who didn’t understand my language taught me the value of subtle, fair differentiation that builds confidence without singling anyone out.
That experience sparked my interest in creating educational content and games, an idea I’m now exploring through this app concept.
Competitors Analysis
Competitors Analysis
KEY FEATURES
Closing the gap in education through differentiation and fun
Learn more
A digital button lets students call for the teacher’s attention.
Teachers can pre-assign teams for Quake activities.
Control who gets multiple-choice questions on each device.
A subtle tool shows which students are free to help others.
Real, human-made content that outshines AI.
Collaborative games that reinforce lesson material.
Quiz content can instantly switch to study mode, saving time.
KEY FEATURES
Learn more
Learn more
Closing the gap in education through differentiation and fun
A digital button lets students call for the teacher’s attention.
Teachers can pre-assign teams for Quake activities.
Control who gets multiple-choice questions on each device.
A subtle tool shows which students are free to help others.
Real, human-made content that outshines AI.
Collaborative games that reinforce lesson material.
Quiz content can instantly switch to study mode, saving time.
When I taught in Vietnam, I saw firsthand how real communication barriers affect learning.
Supporting students who didn’t understand my language taught me the value of subtle, fair differentiation that builds confidence without singling anyone out.
That experience sparked my interest in creating educational content and games, an idea I’m now exploring through this app concept.
Inspiration
Inspiration
Competitors Analysis
Competitors Analysis
Competitors Analysis
Competitors Analysis
Inspiration
Inspiration
When I taught in Vietnam, I saw firsthand how real communication barriers affect learning.
Supporting students who didn’t understand my language taught me the value of subtle, fair differentiation that builds confidence without singling anyone out.
That experience sparked my interest in creating educational content and games, an idea I’m now exploring through this app concept.
Inspiration
Inspiration
When I taught in Vietnam, I saw firsthand how real communication barriers affect learning.
Supporting students who didn’t understand my language taught me the value of subtle, fair differentiation that builds confidence without singling anyone out.
That experience sparked my interest in creating educational content and games, an idea I’m now exploring through this app concept.
Interviews
Interviews
Padraig
Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
With the new influx of Ukranian students, it is hard for them to keep up with writing activities. I try to differentiate by creating picture stories.
Ronan
Primary & Post-Primary
Vietnam
Differentiation
My biggest obstacle teaching in a country where English is a second language has been the challenge of providing beginner, intermediate and advanced material in each lesson to cater for the wide spectrum of learners.
Niamh
Post - Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
I have mainly taught girls and I have found them to be quite shy when they don’t know or understand something. If there was any tool to help emotionally support a student who isn’t the most confident, then that would be a huge plus in my classroom.
Khang
Post - Primary Teacher
Canada
Differentiation
Canadian students love games, and I feel that they learn better when I include group games in my classes. I am constantly looking for group activities to help increase learning. Extra points if it is a digital game as they go crazy for that.
Sheridan
Post - Primary Teacher
Australia
Differentiation
In the last 10 years, the biggest thing I’ve noticed is that more students want control over their learning, they want to have a choice. This can be time consuming and difficult to come up with new ideas.
Interviews
Interviews
Padraig
Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
With the new influx of Ukranian students, it is hard for them to keep up with writing activities. I try to differentiate by creating picture stories.
Ronan
Primary & Post-Primary
Vietnam
Differentiation
My biggest obstacle teaching in a country where English is a second language has been the challenge of providing beginner, intermediate and advanced material in each lesson to cater for the wide spectrum of learners.
Niamh
Post - Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
I have mainly taught girls and I have found them to be quite shy when they don’t know or understand something. If there was any tool to help emotionally support a student who isn’t the most confident, then that would be a huge plus in my classroom.
Khang
Post - Primary Teacher
Canada
Differentiation
Canadian students love games, and I feel that they learn better when I include group games in my classes. I am constantly looking for group activities to help increase learning. Extra points if it is a digital game as they go crazy for that.
Sheridan
Post - Primary Teacher
Australia
Differentiation
In the last 10 years, the biggest thing I’ve noticed is that more students want control over their learning, they want to have a choice. This can be time consuming and difficult to come up with new ideas.
Interviews
Interviews
Padraig
Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
With the new influx of Ukranian students, it is hard for them to keep up with writing activities. I try to differentiate by creating picture stories.
Ronan
Primary & Post-Primary
Vietnam
Differentiation
My biggest obstacle teaching in a country where English is a second language has been the challenge of providing beginner, intermediate and advanced material in each lesson to cater for the wide spectrum of learners.
Niamh
Post - Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
I have mainly taught girls and I have found them to be quite shy when they don’t know or understand something. If there was any tool to help emotionally support a student who isn’t the most confident, then that would be a huge plus in my classroom.
Khang
Post - Primary Teacher
Canada
Differentiation
Canadian students love games, and I feel that they learn better when I include group games in my classes. I am constantly looking for group activities to help increase learning. Extra points if it is a digital game as they go crazy for that.
Sheridan
Post - Primary Teacher
Australia
Differentiation
In the last 10 years, the biggest thing I’ve noticed is that more students want control over their learning, they want to have a choice. This can be time consuming and difficult to come up with new ideas.
Learning from Educators: Insights on Differentiation
I reached out to five teachers within my network, spanning from Canada to Australia. Each participant responded to 6–10 questions focused on teaching styles, general classroom dynamics, and the challenges of differentiation.
The central question guiding their responses was (seen above):
“How does differentiation influence the way you plan or deliver your lessons?"
This question was intentionally worded to remain neutral, avoiding any positive or negative bias. Interestingly, despite this neutrality, the five responses revealed a subtle negative tilt — highlighting that there is still significant room for growth in how differentiation is approached in classrooms.
Research
Research
Putting the pieces together
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DRAG TO MOVE
I have found Instagram to be a useful tool for research. I followed 3-5 profiles of teachers that share their ideas for differentiation in the classroom.
The most common differentiation tools I've noticed being used in the classroom by teachers are:
1) Picture stories to help visual learners and ESL learners
2) PowerPoint, which has an auto translate feature. It will listen to you and provide subtitles in the language you need to translate what you're saying into.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Teachers need new ways to differentiate, and shy or less confident students need subtle digital tools to support their learning.
CHALLENGE
Classrooms are increasingly diverse, requiring teachers to adapt to more cultures and manage changes in classroom flow.
Even without ESL (English as a Second Language) learners, less confident students often struggle to seek help.
Interviews
Interviews
Padraig
Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
With the new influx of Ukranian students, it is hard for them to keep up with writing activities. I try to differentiate by creating picture stories.
Ronan
Primary & Post-Primary
Vietnam
Differentiation
My biggest obstacle teaching in a country where English is a second language has been the challenge of providing beginner, intermediate and advanced material in each lesson to cater for the wide spectrum of learners.
Niamh
Post - Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
I have mainly taught girls and I have found them to be quite shy when they don’t know or understand something. If there was any tool to help emotionally support a student who isn’t the most confident, then that would be a huge plus in my classroom.
Khang
Post - Primary Teacher
Canada
Differentiation
Canadian students love games, and I feel that they learn better when I include group games in my classes. I am constantly looking for group activities to help increase learning. Extra points if it is a digital game as they go crazy for that.
Sheridan
Post - Primary Teacher
Australia
Differentiation
In the last 10 years, the biggest thing I’ve noticed is that more students want control over their learning, they want to have a choice. This can be time consuming and difficult to come up with new ideas.
Interviews
Interviews
Padraig
Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
With the new influx of Ukranian students, it is hard for them to keep up with writing activities. I try to differentiate by creating picture stories.
Ronan
Primary & Post-Primary
Vietnam
Differentiation
My biggest obstacle teaching in a country where English is a second language has been the challenge of providing beginner, intermediate and advanced material in each lesson to cater for the wide spectrum of learners.
Niamh
Post - Primary Teacher
Ireland
Differentiation
I have mainly taught girls and I have found them to be quite shy when they don’t know or understand something. If there was any tool to help emotionally support a student who isn’t the most confident, then that would be a huge plus in my classroom.
Khang
Post - Primary Teacher
Canada
Differentiation
Canadian students love games, and I feel that they learn better when I include group games in my classes. I am constantly looking for group activities to help increase learning. Extra points if it is a digital game as they go crazy for that.
Sheridan
Post - Primary Teacher
Australia
Differentiation
In the last 10 years, the biggest thing I’ve noticed is that more students want control over their learning, they want to have a choice. This can be time consuming and difficult to come up with new ideas.
Learning from Educators: Insights on Differentiation
I reached out to five teachers within my network, spanning from Canada to Australia. Each participant responded to 6–10 questions focused on teaching styles, general classroom dynamics, and the challenges of differentiation.
The central question guiding their responses was (seen above):
“How does differentiation influence the way you plan or deliver your lessons?"
This question was intentionally worded to remain neutral, avoiding any positive or negative bias. Interestingly, despite this neutrality, the five responses revealed a subtle negative tilt — highlighting that there is still significant room for growth in how differentiation is approached in classrooms.
Research
Research
Putting the pieces together
CLICK FOR MORE INFO
DRAG TO MOVE
I have found Instagram to be a useful tool for research. I followed 3-5 profiles of teachers that share their ideas for differentiation in the classroom.
The most common differentiation tools I've noticed being used in the classroom by teachers are:
1) Picture stories to help visual learners and ESL learners
2) PowerPoint, which has an auto translate feature. It will listen to you and provide subtitles in the language you need to translate what you're saying into.
CHALLENGE
Classrooms are increasingly diverse, requiring teachers to adapt to more cultures and manage changes in classroom flow.
Even without ESL (English as a Second Language) learners, less confident students often struggle to seek help.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Teachers need new ways to differentiate, and shy or less confident students need subtle digital tools to support their learning.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Teachers need new ways to differentiate, and shy or less confident students need subtle digital tools to support their learning.
CHALLENGE
Classrooms are increasingly diverse, requiring teachers to adapt to more cultures and manage changes in classroom flow.
Even without ESL (English as a Second Language) learners, less confident students often struggle to seek help.
Jobs to be done
By understanding the "job" the user is trying to get done, designers can build products that better align with users’ true needs, improving overall usability and satisfaction.
Student
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
This section will provide me with the foundation to concentrate on the user’s goals and desired outcomes, rather than only features.
Jobs to be done
By understanding the "job" the user is trying to get done, designers can build products that better align with users’ true needs, improving overall usability and satisfaction.
Student
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
Teacher
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
Student
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
Teacher
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
Student
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
Teacher
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
Student
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
Teacher
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
Today’s subject
Previous teams
Specific teams
Random teams
Home
Settings
Quiz
Leaderboard
Games of the week
Differentiation
Edit teams
Time settings
Information architecture
Jobs to be done
By understanding the "job" the user is trying to get done, designers can build products that better align with users’ true needs, improving overall usability and satisfaction.
Student
What can I do to quietly assist them? I don't want to draw too much attention to them getting help..
I wish we could play some team games!
I can see this content is boring.. I need something real and exciting!
I have no idea how to answer this question… (multiple choice)
I don't want it to be so obvious that I am putting student X and Y in different groups.
Hmmm.. It would be handy if I could share the quiz content with the students..
I need to get help from my teammate without bothering them too much!
Hmm.. I really want to put my hand up for help.. everyone will think I'm stupid.
This section will provide me with the foundation to concentrate on the user’s goals and desired outcomes, rather than only features.
Today’s subject
Today’s subject
Previous teams
Previous teams
Specific teams
Specific teams
Random teams
Random teams
Home
Home
Settings
Settings
Quiz
Quiz
Leaderboard
Leaderboard
Games of the week
Games of the week
Differentiation
Differentiation
Edit teams
Edit teams
Time settings
Time settings
Information architecture
1) Key features
These are the initial key features
Multiple choice assistance
Multiple choice
Specific
All
None
Toggled multiple choice
The teacher will have control over who has multiple choice on their device. They can choose for specific students to have access, or else for all students or else for none.
Note: this feature can only be seen on a teachers screen.
Hand raise
Call for assistance
This button on the student’s device will provide the opportunity to subtly and discreetly call for help. The teacher can then either go down to the student to assist or else encourage the group that the student is in to collaborate more closely.
Important to note: the teacher has control of who has this feature, which helps to prevent it being over used.
Character darken
Finished
Finished
Finished
Character darken
This mode will subtly allow the less able students in the team to see who has finished the round and then they can get more help from them.
Pick my brain for secret nuggets.
Real life content
AI-generated content has its benefits, but passing it off as real is misleading. To ensure authenticity, I reached out to Instagram publishers, and some let me use their content.
The result? A real video of beach activity in the Philippines, creating a more engaging experience for students.
Games to reinforce learning
Education should balance work and play. To boost engagement, team challenges will be added between quiz rounds, requiring collaboration and problem-solving.
Example: Students collect letters to spell "LAVA" while navigating obstacles.
Customization: Teachers adjust challenge frequency.Benefits: Encourages teamwork ✅ Reinforces learning through hands-on play ✅
Multiple choice assistance
Multiple choice
Specific
All
None
Toggled multiple choice
The teacher will have control over who has multiple choice on their device. They can choose for specific students to have access, or else for all students or else for none.
Note: this feature can only be seen on a teachers screen.
Hand raise
Call for assistance
This button on the student’s device will provide the opportunity to subtly and discreetly call for help. The teacher can then either go down to the student to assist or else encourage the group that the student is in to collaborate more closely.
Important to note: the teacher has control of who has this feature, which helps to prevent it being over used.
Character darken
Finished
Finished
Finished
Character darken
This mode will subtly allow the less able students in the team to see who has finished the round and then they can get more help from them.
Pick my brain for secret nuggets.
Real life content
AI-generated content has its benefits, but passing it off as real is misleading. To ensure authenticity, I reached out to Instagram publishers, and some let me use their content.
The result? A real video of beach activity in the Philippines, creating a more engaging experience for students.
Games to reinforce learning
Education should balance work and play. To boost engagement, team challenges will be added between quiz rounds, requiring collaboration and problem-solving.
Example: Students collect letters to spell "LAVA" while navigating obstacles.
Customization: Teachers adjust challenge frequency.Benefits: Encourages teamwork ✅ Reinforces learning through hands-on play ✅
Multiple choice assistance
Multiple choice
Specific
All
None
Toggled multiple choice
The teacher will have control over who has multiple choice on their device. They can choose for specific students to have access, or else for all students or else for none.
Note: this feature can only be seen on a teachers screen.
Hand raise
Call for assistance
This button on the student’s device will provide the opportunity to subtly and discreetly call for help. The teacher can then either go down to the student to assist or else encourage the group that the student is in to collaborate more closely.
Important to note: the teacher has control of who has this feature, which helps to prevent it being over used.
Character darken
Finished
Finished
Finished
Character darken
This mode will subtly allow the less able students in the team to see who has finished the round and then they can get more help from them.
Pick my brain for secret nuggets.
Real life content
AI-generated content has its benefits, but passing it off as real is misleading. To ensure authenticity, I reached out to Instagram publishers, and some let me use their content.
The result? A real video of beach activity in the Philippines, creating a more engaging experience for students.
Games to reinforce learning
Education should balance work and play. To boost engagement, team challenges will be added between quiz rounds, requiring collaboration and problem-solving.
Example: Students collect letters to spell "LAVA" while navigating obstacles.
Customization: Teachers adjust challenge frequency.Benefits: Encourages teamwork ✅ Reinforces learning through hands-on play ✅
Multiple choice assistance
Multiple choice
Specific
All
None
Toggled multiple choice
The teacher will have control over who has multiple choice on their device. They can choose for specific students to have access, or else for all students or else for none.
Note: this feature can only be seen on a teachers screen.
Hand raise
Call for assistance
This button on the student’s device will provide the opportunity to subtly and discreetly call for help. The teacher can then either go down to the student to assist or else encourage the group that the student is in to collaborate more closely.
Important to note: the teacher has control of who has this feature, which helps to prevent it being over used.
Character darken
Finished
Finished
Finished
Character darken
This mode will subtly allow the less able students in the team to see who has finished the round and then they can get more help from them.
Pick my brain for secret nuggets.
Real life content
AI-generated content has its benefits, but passing it off as real is misleading. To ensure authenticity, I reached out to Instagram publishers, and some let me use their content.
The result? A real video of beach activity in the Philippines, creating a more engaging experience for students.
Games to reinforce learning
Education should balance work and play. To boost engagement, team challenges will be added between quiz rounds, requiring collaboration and problem-solving.
Example: Students collect letters to spell "LAVA" while navigating obstacles.
Customization: Teachers adjust challenge frequency.Benefits: Encourages teamwork ✅ Reinforces learning through hands-on play ✅
2) Key features
User testing on the key features
USER
TESTING
3) Key features
Final tweaks and solutions
TWEAKS
&
SOLUTIONS
1) Key features
These are the initial key features
Multiple choice assistance
Multiple choice
Specific
All
None
Toggled multiple choice
The teacher will have control over who has multiple choice on their device. They can choose for specific students to have access, or else for all students or else for none.
Note: this feature can only be seen on a teachers screen.
Hand raise
Call for assistance
This button on the student’s device will provide the opportunity to subtly and discreetly call for help. The teacher can then either go down to the student to assist or else encourage the group that the student is in to collaborate more closely.
Important to note: the teacher has control of who has this feature, which helps to prevent it being over used.
Character darken
Finished
Finished
Finished
Character darken
This mode will subtly allow the less able students in the team to see who has finished the round and then they can get more help from them.
Pick my brain for secret nuggets.
Real life content
AI-generated content has its benefits, but passing it off as real is misleading. To ensure authenticity, I reached out to Instagram publishers, and some let me use their content.
The result? A real video of beach activity in the Philippines, creating a more engaging experience for students.
Games to reinforce learning
Education should balance work and play. To boost engagement, team challenges will be added between quiz rounds, requiring collaboration and problem-solving.
Example: Students collect letters to spell "LAVA" while navigating obstacles.
Customization: Teachers adjust challenge frequency.Benefits: Encourages teamwork ✅ Reinforces learning through hands-on play ✅
Multiple choice assistance
Multiple choice
Specific
All
None
Toggled multiple choice
The teacher will have control over who has multiple choice on their device. They can choose for specific students to have access, or else for all students or else for none.
Note: this feature can only be seen on a teachers screen.
Hand raise
Call for assistance
This button on the student’s device will provide the opportunity to subtly and discreetly call for help. The teacher can then either go down to the student to assist or else encourage the group that the student is in to collaborate more closely.
Important to note: the teacher has control of who has this feature, which helps to prevent it being over used.
Character darken
Finished
Finished
Finished
Character darken
This mode will subtly allow the less able students in the team to see who has finished the round and then they can get more help from them.
Pick my brain for secret nuggets.
Real life content
AI-generated content has its benefits, but passing it off as real is misleading. To ensure authenticity, I reached out to Instagram publishers, and some let me use their content.
The result? A real video of beach activity in the Philippines, creating a more engaging experience for students.
Games to reinforce learning
Education should balance work and play. To boost engagement, team challenges will be added between quiz rounds, requiring collaboration and problem-solving.
Example: Students collect letters to spell "LAVA" while navigating obstacles.
Customization: Teachers adjust challenge frequency.Benefits: Encourages teamwork ✅ Reinforces learning through hands-on play ✅
Multiple choice assistance
Multiple choice
Specific
All
None
Toggled multiple choice
The teacher will have control over who has multiple choice on their device. They can choose for specific students to have access, or else for all students or else for none.
Note: this feature can only be seen on a teachers screen.
Hand raise
Call for assistance
This button on the student’s device will provide the opportunity to subtly and discreetly call for help. The teacher can then either go down to the student to assist or else encourage the group that the student is in to collaborate more closely.
Important to note: the teacher has control of who has this feature, which helps to prevent it being over used.
Character darken
Finished
Finished
Finished
Character darken
This mode will subtly allow the less able students in the team to see who has finished the round and then they can get more help from them.
Pick my brain for secret nuggets.
Real life content
AI-generated content has its benefits, but passing it off as real is misleading. To ensure authenticity, I reached out to Instagram publishers, and some let me use their content.
The result? A real video of beach activity in the Philippines, creating a more engaging experience for students.
Games to reinforce learning
Education should balance work and play. To boost engagement, team challenges will be added between quiz rounds, requiring collaboration and problem-solving.
Example: Students collect letters to spell "LAVA" while navigating obstacles.
Customization: Teachers adjust challenge frequency.Benefits: Encourages teamwork ✅ Reinforces learning through hands-on play ✅
Multiple choice assistance
Multiple choice
Specific
All
None
Toggled multiple choice
The teacher will have control over who has multiple choice on their device. They can choose for specific students to have access, or else for all students or else for none.
Note: this feature can only be seen on a teachers screen.
Hand raise
Call for assistance
This button on the student’s device will provide the opportunity to subtly and discreetly call for help. The teacher can then either go down to the student to assist or else encourage the group that the student is in to collaborate more closely.
Important to note: the teacher has control of who has this feature, which helps to prevent it being over used.
Character darken
Finished
Finished
Finished
Character darken
This mode will subtly allow the less able students in the team to see who has finished the round and then they can get more help from them.
Pick my brain for secret nuggets.
Real life content
AI-generated content has its benefits, but passing it off as real is misleading. To ensure authenticity, I reached out to Instagram publishers, and some let me use their content.
The result? A real video of beach activity in the Philippines, creating a more engaging experience for students.
Games to reinforce learning
Education should balance work and play. To boost engagement, team challenges will be added between quiz rounds, requiring collaboration and problem-solving.
Example: Students collect letters to spell "LAVA" while navigating obstacles.
Customization: Teachers adjust challenge frequency.Benefits: Encourages teamwork ✅ Reinforces learning through hands-on play ✅
Multiple choice assistance
Multiple choice
Specific
All
None
Toggled multiple choice
The teacher will have control over who has multiple choice on their device. They can choose for specific students to have access, or else for all students or else for none.
Note: this feature can only be seen on a teachers screen.
2) Key features
User testing on key features
USER
TESTING
2) Key features
User testing on key features
I conducted ten user tests with teachers: three aged 25–30, four over 30, and three over 40.
Each teacher completed four teacher-related tasks (e.g., separating students) and three student-related tasks,
where they imagined their students’ perspectives to
assess live differentiation features like hand raise
and character darken tools.
After usability testing, I made two key tweaks:
Anonymous Darkened Avatars – Removed student names under darkened avatars to encourage less able students to stay engaged by following their peers.
Editable Study Files – Originally, the game auto-generated shareable study files. A teacher requested more control, so I added an editing option to refine content before sharing.
After usability testing, two solutions were added:
Locked Multiple-Choice Mode – Added a lock feature to prevent accidental toggling of the multiple-choice bar.
Digital Student Separation – Based on feedback, I introduced a feature allowing teachers to digitally separate specific students during the game to prevent over-reliance. This setting can be adjusted anytime.
I conducted ten user tests with teachers: three aged 25–30, four over 30, and three over 40.
Each teacher completed four teacher-related tasks (e.g., separating students) and three student-related tasks,
where they imagined their students’ perspectives to
assess live differentiation features like hand raise
and character darken tools.
After usability testing, I made two key tweaks:
Anonymous Darkened Avatars – Removed student names under darkened avatars to encourage less able students to stay engaged by following their peers.
Editable Study Files – Originally, the game auto-generated shareable study files. A teacher requested more control, so I added an editing option to refine content before sharing.
After usability testing, two solutions were added:
Locked Multiple-Choice Mode – Added a lock feature to prevent accidental toggling of the multiple-choice bar.
Digital Student Separation – Based on feedback, I introduced a feature allowing teachers to digitally separate specific students during the game to prevent over-reliance. This setting can be adjusted anytime.
I conducted ten user tests with teachers: three aged 25–30, four over 30, and three over 40.
Each teacher completed four teacher-related tasks (e.g., separating students) and three student-related tasks,
where they imagined their students’ perspectives to
assess live differentiation features like hand raise
and character darken tools.
After usability testing, I made two key tweaks:
Anonymous Darkened Avatars – Removed student names under darkened avatars to encourage less able students to stay engaged by following their peers.
Editable Study Files – Originally, the game auto-generated shareable study files. A teacher requested more control, so I added an editing option to refine content before sharing.
After usability testing, two solutions were added:
Locked Multiple-Choice Mode – Added a lock feature to prevent accidental toggling of the multiple-choice bar.
Digital Student Separation – Based on feedback, I introduced a feature allowing teachers to digitally separate specific students during the game to prevent over-reliance. This setting can be adjusted anytime.
I conducted ten user tests with teachers: three aged 25–30, four over 30, and three over 40.
Each teacher completed four teacher-related tasks (e.g., separating students) and three student-related tasks,
where they imagined their students’ perspectives to
assess live differentiation features like hand raise
and character darken tools.
After usability testing, I made two key tweaks:
Anonymous Darkened Avatars – Removed student names under darkened avatars to encourage less able students to stay engaged by following their peers.
Editable Study Files – Originally, the game auto-generated shareable study files. A teacher requested more control, so I added an editing option to refine content before sharing.
After usability testing, two solutions were added:
Locked Multiple-Choice Mode – Added a lock feature to prevent accidental toggling of the multiple-choice bar.
Digital Student Separation – Based on feedback, I introduced a feature allowing teachers to digitally separate specific students during the game to prevent over-reliance. This setting can be adjusted anytime.
3) Key features
Final tweaks and solutions
TWEAKS
&
SOLUTIONS
3) Key features
Final tweaks and solutions
Before
Tim
John
Mary
Zoe
After
Finished
Finished
Through usability testing, three users pointed out that it could be better for the students' names to be removed from under their avatar.
This would keep the less able students more tuned in as they would have to identify which avatar belongs to their peer based on color alone, instead of it being easily sign posted by a name.
Round 2 answers
25% of the Sahara is covered by sand dunes.
A camel has three eyelids. The third eyelid acts like a windshield wiper to clear sand and debris.
The camel herder tripped over a rock. Watch out!
Share content
Competitive analysis and interviews led to adding a feature that converts quiz content into editable study materials.
Advantages:
Reinforces quiz content
Saves time on assigning homework
Creates a positive learning connection if the quiz was enjoyable
Multiple Choice
Unlocked
All
Specific
None
Multiple Choice
Locked
All
Specific
None
Usability testing highlighted that two teachers recommended for there to be a locked button built into the toggled multiple choice bar.
Advantage: When locked, it would prevent the teacher from accidentally turning on/off multiple choice.
Manage seating
Keep Rachel and Rosie separated
Confirm
Discard
Interviews revealed that less able students often pair up.
Pros: Support each other in learning.
Cons: May rely too much on each other or use only their native language to communicate.Solution: Build a tool which allows teachers to separate certain students.
Before
Tim
John
Mary
Zoe
After
Finished
Finished
Through usability testing, three users pointed out that it could be better for the students' names to be removed from under their avatar.
This would keep the less able students more tuned in as they would have to identify which avatar belongs to their peer based on color alone, instead of it being easily sign posted by a name.
Round 2 answers
25% of the Sahara is covered by sand dunes.
A camel has three eyelids. The third eyelid acts like a windshield wiper to clear sand and debris.
The camel herder tripped over a rock. Watch out!
Share content
Competitive analysis and interviews led to adding a feature that converts quiz content into editable study materials.
Advantages:
Reinforces quiz content
Saves time on assigning homework
Creates a positive learning connection if the quiz was enjoyable
Multiple Choice
Unlocked
All
Specific
None
Multiple Choice
Locked
All
Specific
None
Usability testing highlighted that two teachers recommended for there to be a locked button built into the toggled multiple choice bar.
Advantage: When locked, it would prevent the teacher from accidentally turning on/off multiple choice.
Manage seating
Keep Rachel and Rosie separated
Confirm
Discard
Interviews revealed that less able students often pair up.
Pros: Support each other in learning.
Cons: May rely too much on each other or use only their native language to communicate.Solution: Build a tool which allows teachers to separate certain students.
Before
Tim
John
Mary
Zoe
After
Finished
Finished
Through usability testing, three users pointed out that it could be better for the students' names to be removed from under their avatar.
This would keep the less able students more tuned in as they would have to identify which avatar belongs to their peer based on color alone, instead of it being easily sign posted by a name.
Round 2 answers
25% of the Sahara is covered by sand dunes.
A camel has three eyelids. The third eyelid acts like a windshield wiper to clear sand and debris.
The camel herder tripped over a rock. Watch out!
Share content
Competitive analysis and interviews led to adding a feature that converts quiz content into editable study materials.
Advantages:
Reinforces quiz content
Saves time on assigning homework
Creates a positive learning connection if the quiz was enjoyable
Multiple Choice
Unlocked
All
Specific
None
Multiple Choice
Locked
All
Specific
None
Usability testing highlighted that two teachers recommended for there to be a locked button built into the toggled multiple choice bar.
Advantage: When locked, it would prevent the teacher from accidentally turning on/off multiple choice.
Manage seating
Keep Rachel and Rosie separated
Confirm
Discard
Interviews revealed that less able students often pair up.
Pros: Support each other in learning.
Cons: May rely too much on each other or use only their native language to communicate.Solution: Build a tool which allows teachers to separate certain students.
Before
Tim
John
Mary
Zoe
After
Finished
Finished
Through usability testing, three users pointed out that it could be better for the students' names to be removed from under their avatar.
This would keep the less able students more tuned in as they would have to identify which avatar belongs to their peer based on color alone, instead of it being easily sign posted by a name.
Round 2 answers
25% of the Sahara is covered by sand dunes.
A camel has three eyelids. The third eyelid acts like a windshield wiper to clear sand and debris.
The camel herder tripped over a rock. Watch out!
Share content
Competitive analysis and interviews led to adding a feature that converts quiz content into editable study materials.
Advantages:
Reinforces quiz content
Saves time on assigning homework
Creates a positive learning connection if the quiz was enjoyable
Multiple Choice
Unlocked
All
Specific
None
Multiple Choice
Locked
All
Specific
None
Usability testing highlighted that two teachers recommended for there to be a locked button built into the toggled multiple choice bar.
Advantage: When locked, it would prevent the teacher from accidentally turning on/off multiple choice.
Manage seating
Keep Rachel and Rosie separated
Confirm
Discard
Interviews revealed that less able students often pair up.
Pros: Support each other in learning.
Cons: May rely too much on each other or use only their native language to communicate.Solution: Build a tool which allows teachers to separate certain students.
Case Studies
Case Studies
Case Studies
Case Studies
Case Studies
Case Studies
Introduction