The Open University launches new online game to engage prospective students
The Open University has launched a new online game - ‘Saving Setrus’ - for their free online learning platform OpenLearn.
Created by Yoyo Design, the game is available to all OpenLearn visitors but specifically targets those with an interest in current affairs, politics, international relations and law, as well as prospective students for The Open University’s International Studies courses. The aim of the game is to raise awareness of the OU’s International Affairs study department and to engage prospective students.
Sasha Wang, senior producer at OpenLearn: “We include interactive games as a part of the OpenLearn experience because they’re such an effective way to engage new learners - especially those who might not yet consider themselves ready for higher education. They are a brilliant way to draw people in, whether it’s as a first step or just providing a fresh perspective on a previously studied subject.”
Jan Golding, director of strategy at Yoyo, said: “Saving Setrus really embraces the ‘learning through play’ philosophy by submerging the player into a world of political conflict where complex issues are brought to life and the impact of your decisions made startlingly real. With a blend of ‘cause and effect’ story-telling and multiple choice interactions, the game is designed to be visually engaging with multiple outcomes.”
The ‘Saving Setrus’ game has attracted over 10,000 plays since launch, with players engaging, on average, for more than 14 minutes. Yoyo Design is now working on a second game for The Open University’s history and arts faculties.
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