We call DJEEO an outdoors computer game for all ages. DJEEO combines advanced IT technology with outdoors activities in a multimedia treasure hunt/orientation run. DJEEO is designed to:
Facilitate learning through physical activity and play.
Strengthen cooperation and communication.
Increase intensity and activity for all participants.
Entertain through an innovative gameplay.
How to play DJEEO?
DJEEO is a team sport with typically 4 players per team. Each team has 2 agents and 2 players in the control center. The agents are sent into the field to find posts and clues. The 2 players in the control center direct the game and solve problems and riddles along the way.
The agents are equipped with a live GPS tracking unit. Using the Internet the players at the control center can always keep track of the location of the agents.
A DJEEO session is divided into 2 missions separated by a strategy pause. During the strategy pause the agents meet with their teammates at the control center to review the mission and work together on a new/improved strategy.
What do teacher say about DJEEO?
"DJEEO uniquely blends physical activity with learning based upon the curriculum. Its one of a kind – the game concept motivates the pupils to be physically active while involving their academic and teamwork skills"
Tanya Angus, Partnership Development Manager, Nicholas Breakspear School
"The DJEEO game was a great way of getting the pupils involved, and active, as well as a chance for them to test their knowledge"
Clare McCawley, Partnership Development Manager, Cavendish School
"DJEEO Orienteering is a great way to develop students teamwork,communication and encourage competition. It's fantastic for sprint endurance and keeps all students actively participating. Our students love wearing the GPS Units and using the phones, whilst training at a moderate intensity. At the same time, you can be testing their knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts of Physical Education."
Sarah Mitcherson, Director of Specialism, Sir Frederic Osborn School
Video presentation of the DJEEO-game
How do you win?
To win a mission a team needs to score the most points. A team scores points by solving problems and finding posts in the field. The game can only be completed through close cooperation between the agents in the field and the control center.
DJEEO in Education
The problems that need to be solved can be tailored to the subject being taught in class. In other words DJEEO can be used as an educational tool in almost any subject at primary school.
After a session where 20 teachers participated we asked them which subjects they thought DJEEO could be used in. Their answer: Mathematics, social studies, geography, language, physical education, etc. We then discussed DJEEO's usefulness as an educational tool. All agreed that the ability to adjust the level of difficulty and the tailoring of questions to subject matter, allowed by the flexible project module, makes DJEEO a valuable tool for almost any subject.
The DJEEO Concept