Roblox jadi medium pembelajaran menerusi permainan pendidikan

Angkasawan Malaysia, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, introduced a new educational medium using Roblox, a gaming platform, in a full-fledged space station and track-walking mission simulation on Monday. Roblox was selected due to its popularity among the younger generation and easy accessibility via smartphones, tablets, computers, and consoles.

Two educational games, PKSK Onboard: Full Space Station Mission and Footsteps of the Prophets, were developed in collaboration between Fly High Education Centre and D’Blox, incorporating exploration, missions, and quizzes to capture students' interest.

The first game, PKSK Onboard, guides players through the process of designing a space mission and exploration, while the second game, Footsteps of the Prophets, retraces the journey of the Prophets through eight chapters. Fly High Education Centre's founder, Muhammad Danial Iman Azlan Suhaimi, stated that the approach aimed to ensure learning did not solely rely on quizzes but also involved exploration and information gathering during gameplay.

He emphasized the importance of creating a space filled with knowledge while also making it appealing for students to explore and learn.

Danial, a 22-year-old pursuing a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) at UNIRAZAK, led the development of the game's structure, educational content, and player experience design. He was assisted by Ahmad Faris Mohd Kamal, who managed the game's logic, quizzes, scoring, and player progression, while Syakir Muzaffar Saiful Bahari was responsible for the game's visual design and user experience.

Fly High Education Centre's co-founder, Wan Rafidah Wan Ali, highlighted how technology can help adapt teaching methods by catering to the preferences of younger generations, enabling them to explore, experiment, and answer quizzes within a gaming environment to build knowledge and confidence.