New Cyberbullying Game 'Galaxia' named as EdTech "Cool Tool" for 2020
New Cyberbullying Game 'Galaxia' named as EdTech "Cool Tool" for 2020
New Cyberbullying Game 'Galaxia' named as EdTech "Cool Tool" for 2020
July 17, 2020
Summary
In this fun and engaging online game, students review, apply, and practice bystander skills, coping skills, empathy for others, and appropriate usage of social media use.
The game incorporates skills taught in Botvin LifeSkills Training, a highly effective, evidence-based prevention program taught in schools throughout the US and in 39 countries around the world.
Galaxia is currently part of a national 30-site randomized controlled trial testing strategies for preventing bullying and cyberbullying.
In Galaxia, students choose an avatar to represent them in the game as they confront challenges and navigate their way across the campus of Galaxia Academy, a fantastical boarding school in a distant galaxy.
Under Galaxia Academy's benevolent headmaster, Professor Galo, students are able to explore their unique talents and endless imagination.
When Professor Galo suddenly disappears, his not-so-benevolent identical twin sister, Professor Muri, takes his place as headmaster and peculiar things begin to happen.
As students deal with the various challenges of middle school, they also need to work together to thwart Professor Muri's nefarious plans.
"To those moving students forward across K-12, higher education, and workforce learning-in these unprecedented times we hope this recognition brings you some much-deserved joy and light to help see you through. Thank you!".
About National Health Promotion AssociatesEstablished in 1985, National Health Promotion Associates is a dynamic health and wellness firm located in White Plains, New York.
Dedicated to promoting behavioral health, NHPA focuses on developing and evaluating health and wellness programs, and providing training for educators and health professionals.
Reference
New Cyberbullying Game 'Galaxia' named as EdTech "Cool Tool" for 2020. (2020, July 17). Retrieved July 21, 2020, from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-cyberbullying-game-galaxia-named-as-edtech-cool-tool-for-2020-301095474.html