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|Location found in each island. This is from where one can travel to a different island.
|Location found in each island. This is from where one can travel to a different island.
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|Transportation Methods
|Methods used to navigate from one island to another. Examples: by plane, ballon, etc.


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==Background and purpose==


==Background and purpose==
The '''Cyber Islands™ Game''' is being developed in the context of EU project “Cyberethics GIII,” which was funded under the Safer Internet Program of the European Union.


The Cyber Islands™ Game is being developed in the context of EU project “Cyberethics GIII,” which was funded under the Safer Internet Program of the European Union.
The purpose of the Game is to offer a children-friendly environment in which young visitors will be invited to navigate to the different regions of the “Cyber Islands kingdom” where they will encounter today’s complex, always changing cyber environments. They will be challenged and encouraged to interact, learn, play and compete with others on themes related to internet risks. On each island, there will be a different “theme”, yet the types of interaction will be the same (respecting usability rules), even though the content and educational purpose might be completely different.
The purpose of the Game is to offer a children-friendly environment in which young visitors will be invited to navigate to the different regions of the “Cyber Islands kingdom” where they will encounter today’s complex, always changing cyber environments. They will be challenged and encouraged to interact, learn, play and compete with others on themes related to internet risks. On each island, there will be a different “theme”, yet the types of interaction will be the same (respecting usability rules), even though the content and educational purpose might be completely different.
The approach is scientifically grounded on constructivists’ theories of active learning.
The approach is scientifically grounded on constructivists’ theories of active learning.




All screens will feature the following commonalities:
<ins>All screens will feature the following commonalities:</ins>
# At all times, there will be tools and menus available (maybe semi-hiding and/or pop-ups) to allow faster navigation.
# At all times, there will be tools and menus available to allow faster navigation: semi-hiding and/or pop-ups; e.g., The right-hand side of the screen will feature a sliding rectangular menu where all options available on that island will be imaged-based, clickable buttons.
# The major part of the screen will be covered by an image of the island on which the visitor is located at the specific time.
# The major part of the screen will be covered by an image representing the island on which the visitor is located at the specific time.
# The right-hand side of the screen will feature a sliding rectangular menu where all options available on that island will be clickable buttons
# On every island there will be '''Interactive Objects''', which will open new windows, either on top of the existing screen (or in some cases, new web-browser tabs. Examples include:
# On every island there will be objects, which will open new windows, either on top of the existing screen or new web-browser tabs. Examples include:
* Objects that will “connect” to real world organizations and their materials in ways that will allow Players to find specific information, to learn something using specialized materials and to acquire specific skills using specifically designed interfaces.  Examples of such links include (but are not restricted to) selected webpages of the Cyberethics project, Safer Internet Cytanet program and Ministry of Education wikis.
* Objects that will “connect” to real world organizations and their materials in ways that will allow Players to find specific information, to learn something using specialized materials and to acquire specific skills using specifically designed interfaces.  Examples of such links include (but are not restricted to) selected webpages of the Cyberethics project, Safer Internet Cytanet program and Ministry of Education wikis.
* Objects that pop up smaller screens where one of many (but well-defined) interactive environments is possible
* Objects that pop up smaller screens where one of many (but well-defined) interactive environments is possible
   
   
==Internet safety themes==
==Internet safety themes==


The following Safer Internet issues, herein called “themes”, are addressed within the  
<ins>The following Safer Internet issues, herein called '''Themes''', are addressed within the Children's section.</ins>
# Theme
1 Web-browsers
2 Viruses
3 Mobile Phones
4 Social Networks
5 Video Games
6 Filters
7 Spam
8 Addiction
9 Identity
10 Bullying
11 Adult content


{|border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="left"
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! scope="col"  width="150"  style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| #
! scope="col"  width="250" style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| Theme
|-
|1
|Web-browsers
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|2
|Viruses
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|3
|Mobile Phones
|-
|4
|Social Networks
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|5
|Video Games
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|6
|Filters
|-
|7
|Spam
|-
|8
|Addiction
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|9
|Identity
|-
|10
|Bullying
|-
|11
|Adult content
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==The Cyber Islands Kingdom==
==The Cyber Islands Kingdom==


The metaphor used to associate virtual sub-environments with themes included in the system is that of a country composed of many islands.
The metaphor used to associate virtual sub-environments with '''Themes''' included in the system is that of a country composed of many islands.
Each island is dedicated to one theme in ways analogous to those used in physical Theme Parks.
Each island is dedicated to one Theme in ways analogous to those used in physical Theme Parks.
 
{|border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="left"
|-
! scope="col"  width="10"  style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| #
! scope="col"  width="100" style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| Name of Island (Greek)
! scope="col"  width="100" style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| Name of Island (English)
! scope="col"  width="100" style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| Theme covered on island
|-
|1
|Πρωτευονήσι
|The Capital island
|Web-browsers
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|2
|Νησί των Ιών
|The island of viruses
|Viruses
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|3
|Ιπτάμενα νησιά
|The flying islands
|Mobile Phones
|-
|4
|Διαδικτυονήσια
|The networked islands
|Social Networks
|-
|5
|Παιχνιδονήσι
|The playing island
|Video Games
|-
|6
|Νησί των Τρυπών
|The “holes” island
|Filters
|-
|7
|Σκουπιδονήσι
|Rubbish island
|Spam
|-
|8
|Μαγνητονήσια
|Magnets island
|Addiction
|-
|9
|Νησί των Μασκών
|Island of Masks
|Identity
|-
|10
|Πειρακτηρονήσια
|The Bullies’ Islands
|Bullying
|-
|11
|Νησί των Μεγάλων
|Adults Island
|Adult content
 
 
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# Name of Island (Greek) Name of Island (English) Theme covered on island
1 Πρωτευονήσι The Capital island Web-browsers
2 Νησί των Ιών The island of viruses Viruses
3 Ιπτάμενα νησιά The flying islands Mobile Phones
4 Διαδικτυονήσια The networked islands Social Networks
5 Παιχνιδονήσι The playing island Video Games
6 Νησί των Τρυπών The “holes” island Filters
7 Σκουπιδονήσι Rubbish island Spam
8 Μαγνητονήσια Magnets island Addiction
9 Νησί των Μασκών Island of Masks Identity
10 Πειρακτηρονήσια The Bullies’ Islands Bullying
11 Νησί των Μεγάλων Adults Island Adult content


==Transportation Methods available==
==Transportation methods available==


From an Island’s Port, a visitor may use different modes of transportation to travel to another island. The “metaphor” used for the choice of the transportation method is inspired by the metaphor used for the specific island. The following table defines the ways in which each island can be reached.
From an Island’s Port, a visitor may use different modes of transportation to travel to another island. The “metaphor” used for the choice of the transportation method is inspired by the metaphor used for the specific island. The following table defines the ways in which each island can be reached.


# Name of Island (Greek)
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1 Πρωτευονήσι All
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2 Νησί των Ιών Flying Machines
! scope="col"  width="10"  style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| #
3 Ιπτάμενα νησιά Air Balloons
! scope="col"  width="100" style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| Name of Island (Greek)
4 Διαδικτυονήσια Boats with two air streamers
! scope="col"  width="100" style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| Transportation Method
5 Παιχνιδονήσι Within a game robot
|-
6 Νησί των Τρυπών With Floating Boats
|1
7 Σκουπιδονήσι With Robotic walking boat
|Πρωτευονήσι
8 Μαγνητονήσια Within Plastic Vehicles
|All
9 Νησί των Μασκών Flying Head
|-
10 Πειρακτηρονήσια With Flying coat featuring nails
|2
11 Νησί των Μεγάλων High Heels Robot
|Νησί των Ιών
|Flying Machines
|-
|3
|Ιπτάμενα νησιά
|Air Balloons
|-
|4
|Διαδικτυονήσια
Boats with two air streamers
|-
|5
|Παιχνιδονήσι
|Within a game robot
|-
|6
|Νησί των Τρυπών
|With Floating Boats
|-
|7
|Σκουπιδονήσι
|With Robotic walking boat
|-
|8
|Μαγνητονήσια
|Within Plastic Vehicles
|-
|9
|Νησί των Μασκών
|Flying Head
|-
|10
|Πειρακτηρονήσια
|With Flying coat featuring nails
|-
|11
|Νησί των Μεγάλων
|High Heels Robot
 
 
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Each island’s Port could have all methods available to enable the visitor at any time board on a Transportation Vehicle and visit another island.
Each island’s Port could have all methods available to enable the visitor at any time board on a Transportation Vehicle and visit another island.
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Irrespective of where in the Cyber Islands Kingdom the user might be, all island interfaces feature common designs, which offer access to the same or equivalent options (even though the specific graphical interface of a pop-up might “look” different depending from which Island it is called).
Irrespective of where in the Cyber Islands Kingdom the user might be, all island interfaces feature common designs, which offer access to the same or equivalent options (even though the specific graphical interface of a pop-up might “look” different depending from which Island it is called).
The following looks are the basic elements that constitute the sum of objects in any screen
 
- Scrolling back image of the specific island. The size of each island is defined as a rectangle with width=a little less than the width of a standard screen (1200) and height 2 to 4 times a standard screen.  
 
- Sliding Menu items coming out from right and from bottom sides of the screen
<ins>The following looks are the basic elements that constitute the sum of objects in any screen:</ins>
- Port area with options for transportation methods. For all islands the Port is at the center, so even though one might scroll to visit different parts of the island, the Port will always be visible because it will be like a long landing pathway, or long water canal etc.
 
- “Objects” located on the island
* Scrolling back image of the specific island. The size of each island is defined as a rectangle with width=a little less than the width of a standard screen (1200) and height 2 to 4 times a standard screen.  
* Sliding Menu items coming out from right and from bottom sides of the screen
* Port area with options for transportation methods. For all islands the Port is at the center, so even though one might scroll to visit different parts of the island, the Port will always be visible because it will be like a long landing pathway, or long water canal etc.
* “Objects” located on the island
   
   
   
   
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Only the upper bar of the menu is visible. The headings of each menu are therefore also visible. Clicking anywhere on the bar, slides the full menu out.
Only the upper bar of the menu is visible. The headings of each menu are therefore also visible. Clicking anywhere on the bar, slides the full menu out.


===Bottom Sliding Menu===
===Bottom Sliding Menu===
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===<small>Single-player Games</small>
===<small>Single-player Games</small>


Single-player Games (drill and practice activities to enable an individual student to learn, practice and maintain their basic understanding and knowledge about the theme). Although program-wise all games are similar, they will call different interfaces and different content to ensure a different experience depending on the island (i.e., theme) where the user is interacting. There might be more than one game available. They will be called using different objects, which resemble a threat.
'''Single-player Games''' (drill and practice activities to enable an individual student to learn, practice and maintain their basic understanding and knowledge about the theme). Although program-wise all games are similar, they will call different interfaces and different content to ensure a different experience depending on the island (i.e., theme) where the user is interacting. There might be more than one game available. They will be called using different objects, which resemble a threat.


===<small>Multi-player Games </small>
===<small>Multi-player Games </small>
Multi-player Games (asynchronous) in which players compete (score-wise) with others (playing at other times). Again, although program-wise all games are similar, they will call different interfaces and different content to ensure a different experience depending on the island (i.e., theme) where the user is interacting.
'''Multi-player Games''' (asynchronous) in which players compete (score-wise) with others (playing at other times). Again, although program-wise all games are similar, they will call different interfaces and different content to ensure a different experience depending on the island (i.e., theme) where the user is interacting.


==Toys/Objects representing different games==
==Toys/Objects representing different games==
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We will need different graphics for these toys. We also need to develop a metaphor that associates toys with type of interaction.
We will need different graphics for these toys. We also need to develop a metaphor that associates toys with type of interaction.
   
   
==Definition of Game types==
==Definition of Game types==


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===Local Library===
===Local Library===
This is a space or a room, which opens up in three shifted rectangles which can be chosen:
 
<ins>This is a space or a room, which opens up in three shifted rectangles which can be chosen:</ins>
* Tips & Advices
* Tips & Advices
* Links to other places
* Links to other places
* Download stuff
* Download stuff


===Registration interface===
===Registration interface===
Players are expected to be registered when they enter the Game environment.  This is how statistics and scores are kept.
Players are expected to be registered when they enter the Game environment.  This is how statistics and scores are kept.


===Mini map===
===Mini map===
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Areas covered
==Areas covered==
 
The Cyber islands Kingdom aims to challenge its visitors in the following domains of knowledge and expertise:
The Cyber islands Kingdom aims to challenge its visitors in the following domains of knowledge and expertise:


Domain Details
{|border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="left"
Grooming Basics and how to protect one’s self
|-
Cyber-bullying Understand what constitute cyber-bullying, and when one bullies others
! scope="col"  width="100"  style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| Domain
Time Management Managing and controlling your time
! scope="col"  width="250" style="background:#efefef;" align="left"| Details
Privacy Issues related to how one deals with self and others’ privacy
|-
Ethical behavior Treating others with respect; ethical considerations in cyberspace
|Grooming Basics and how to protect one’s self
Knowledge space Knowledge of where to find information
|_
Helpline/Hotline Knowledge of where to ask for help or report illegal content
|Cyber-bullying Understand what constitute cyber-bullying, and when one bullies others
Protection What do filters do and how to use them
|_
Technical Technical skills of all kinds
|Time Management Managing and controlling your time
Mobile threats mobile phones; Usage, threats
|-
Parental mediation their role and their responsibilities
|Privacy
 
|Issues related to how one deals with self and others’ privacy
|-
|Ethical behavior
|Treating others with respect; ethical considerations in cyberspace
|-
|Knowledge space
|Knowledge of where to find information
|_
|Helpline/Hotline
|Knowledge of where to ask for help or report illegal content
|-
|Protection
|What do filters do and how to use them
|-
|Technical
|Technical skills of all kinds
|-
|Mobile threats
|Mobile phones; Usage, threats
|-
|Parental mediation
|Their role and their responsibilities


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==Content==
==Content==


Cyber Islands Kingdom uses the following different types of content:
<ins>Cyber Islands Kingdom uses the following different types of content:</ins>
* Encyclopedic content (text based)
* Encyclopedic content (text based)
* FAQ type of content (text based)
* FAQ type of content (text based)
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===Content fed to the games===
===Content fed to the games===
This type of content is the most difficult to develop. The basic type of content is that of a test question which might have a TRUE/FALSE, only one, or many correct responses.  
This type of content is the most difficult to develop. The basic type of content is that of a test question which might have a TRUE/FALSE, only one, or many correct responses.  
For each question test, a number of parameters are required:
For each question test, a number of parameters are required:
* Theme (island specific)
* Theme (island specific)
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