Transforming Education through Engaging STEM Game Development
Sesame Workshop Bangladesh
Objective
Sesame Workshop, a revered non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing children’s growth worldwide, embarked on a journey to enhance education and engagement in Bangladesh. To achieve this goal, they envisioned an innovative e-Learning platform designed to educate children and parents alike. The core of this vision was to integrate captivating STEM-based games that foster learning and creativity in young minds. To turn this vision into reality, Sesame Workshop partnered with Ether Technologies, for its expertise in digital transformation and engaging user experiences.
Scope of Work
Project Management
Design
Development
Content Development
Server Deployment
Challenges & Approch
At the project’s inception, Sesame Workshop’s vision was ambitious but lacked clarity in terms of specific game design and mechanics. The initial challenge was to create a compelling STEM game concept that would align seamlessly with the organization’s educational goals. The collaboration between Ether Technologies and Sesame Workshop began by organizing a workshop with young minds, sparking ideas that breathed life into the project. This creative exercise led to a multitude of fresh concepts and a refined game plan, but also necessitated adjustments that impacted the project timeline.
Solution
At the project’s inception, Sesame Workshop’s vision was ambitious but lacked clarity in terms of sEther Technologies took the workshop’s insights and expertly crafted a compelling theme for the STEM games—a group of endearing characters gazing at the night sky, seeking to unveil its mysteries. The games were meticulously designed to cater to varying age groups, ensuring the content was not only engaging but also educational. A story-based approach was adopted, immersing players in a captivating narrative that encouraged curiosity and exploration. The characters’ journey, from observing stars to venturing into space, became a vessel for learning and entertainment.
pecific game design and mechanics. The initial challenge was to create a compelling STEM game concept that would align seamlessly with the organization’s educational goals. The collaboration between Ether Technologies and Sesame Workshop began by organizing a workshop with young minds, sparking ideas that breathed life into the project. This creative exercise led to a multitude of fresh concepts and a refined game plan, but also necessitated adjustments that impacted the project timeline.
Navigating Complex Collaborations: Collaboration brings forth opportunities, but it can also introduce complexities. The project encountered transitions in both the teams, which led to evolving stakeholder dynamics and communication challenges. While the client’s feedback was undoubtedly valuable, there were occasional delays in its delivery that fell outside the initially expected timeframes. This presented us with some unique challenges, and unfortunately, a few instances required last-minute adjustments due to revised feedback. Ether Technologies navigated this obstacle with patience and proactive communication, ensuring the project’s vision remained intact despite changing perspectives.
Crafting a Comprehensive Gameplay Experience: Developing the gameplay experience was not without its hurdles. Ensuring character animations aligned with Sesame Workshop’s specific ratios proved to be a creative challenge. Overcoming this required diligent observation and adaptation to deliver characters that resonated authentically with their audience.