{"id":2207,"date":"2024-08-30T13:04:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T11:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/?page_id=2207"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:37:16","slug":"gamified-use-cases-and-digital-content","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/?page_id=2207","title":{"rendered":"Gamified Use Cases and Digital Content"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container \\&quot;wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-98bc9609 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a1a4c29d\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0e68c083\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-is-root-container one-column-container\">\n    <div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap one-column-container\">\n        <div class=\"custom-column custom-column-text one-column-container\">\n            <h1>Gamified Use Cases and Digital Content<\/h1>\n            <p> In the GUESS project, our primary goal is to elevate environmental sustainability knowledge among university students. To achieve this, we&#8217;ve developed innovative digital environments that gamify the learning process, making it more engaging and impactful. These carefully crafted environments are designed to immerse students in interactive experiences, where learning about sustainability is not only informative but also enjoyable. Here is a brief description of some of the environments we have created so far. <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. A glimpse into the future<br><\/strong>This scenario educates players on the critical issue of climate change by immersing them in a hiking journey where they witness the drastic transformation of a once-lush environment into a barren wasteland. Through interactive quizzes and exploration, players learn about the causes, effects, and solutions to climate change, empowering them to take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0185-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0185-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0185-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0185-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0185.jpg 1311w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. A Lake Lifeline<br><\/strong>In this scenario, players take on the role of a scientist investigating the rising temperature of a lake due to global warming. Through exploration, data collection, and community engagement, players work to implement solutions, such as afforestation, to prevent further environmental damage and restore the lake&#8217;s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0186-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0186-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0186-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0186-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0186.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Desalination factory<br><\/strong>In this scenario, players explore a desalination plant to understand the crucial process of turning seawater into potable water. Through interactive puzzles and decision-making, players learn about the environmental impacts, costs, and technological steps involved in desalination, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management in water-scarce regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0187-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0187-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0187-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0187-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0187.jpg 1101w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Improper recycling at home<br><\/strong>This scenario educates students on the proper methods of recycling by engaging them in an interactive classroom quiz and home-based activities. As players learn to identify and correct common recycling mistakes, they gain the knowledge needed to improve their habits, helping to reduce contamination in recycling processes and promote sustainability within their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0188-1024x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0188-1024x390.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0188-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0188-768x293.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0188.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. A City That Cannot Breathe<\/strong><br>Students stroll through a smog-choked urban environment, encountering visuals and sound effects that illustrate how traffic-generated pollutants affect health and visibility. Through interactive notecards and quizzes, they diagnose smog, learn pollutant sources, and brainstorm individual actions\u2014like carpooling or cycling\u2014to reduce air pollution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1024x573.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.png 1192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Walk in the Forest<\/strong><br>Two peers explore contrasting forest stands\u2014nutrient-poor sandstone groves versus lush, moisture-rich woodlands\u2014answering pop-up questions that reveal how soil conditions, species origin, and natural processes underpin ecosystem services. Their dialogue and quizzes on tree age, native vs. non-native species, and disturbance ecology guide them toward a deeper appreciation of forest functions and conservation strategies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-1024x471.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1.png 1491w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. A Company That Cuts Down Forests to Build<\/strong><br>Friends walking in their neighborhood park witness clear-cutting for development and compare before-and-after images to grasp the impacts of deforestation on green spaces and wildlife. Negotiation and quiz sequences prompt them to engage with company officials and advocate for replanting, highlighting restoration practices and the long-term benefits of sustainable land use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"879\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2.png 879w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-768x502.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. My Personal Contribution to Sustainability<\/strong><br>Players simulate a day in the life\u2014choosing actions like collecting shower water, using stairs instead of elevators, or carrying reusable bags\u2014to see real-time feedback on their individual environmental footprints. Through multiple-choice prompts, the scenario fosters self-awareness of everyday decisions\u2019 impacts on resource conservation and carbon emissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-1024x310.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2303\" style=\"width:1201px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-1024x310.png 1024w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-1536x464.png 1536w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3-2048x619.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Indoor Air Pollution<\/strong><br>In a caf\u00e9 setting, learners observe cigarette smoke and investigate other indoor pollutant sources by researching online, then answer quizzes on indoor air quality definitions, emissions, and health effects. This blend of in-game dialogue and web-inspired inquiry teaches them to identify hazards in enclosed spaces and consider mitigation measures like improved ventilation and cleaner products<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-4.png 871w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-4-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-4-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Gamified Use Cases and Digital Content In the GUESS project, our primary goal is to elevate environmental sustainability [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":1816,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2207"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2207"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2306,"href":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2207\/revisions\/2306"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guess-project.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}