GED 5003_350 - TSP - Final Project.docx

GED 3005_350 – The Science of Play Final Project Final Project GED 5003_350 – The Science of Play Presented to Marco Campagna By: Desiree Autut

GED 3005_350 – The Science of Play Final Project Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3 Educational Apps ................................................................................................................... 3 Engaging Indigenous Learners ............................................................................................. 4 Incorporating Indigenous Languages and Knowledge ....................................................... 5 Improvements ......................................................................................................................... 6 References .............................................................................................................................. 8

GED 3005_350 – The Science of Play Final Project Introduction There are numerous games and toys that have been influenced by different cultures, providing entertainment while simultaneously helping children develop cognitive, physical, and social skills. With advancements in technology, toys and games have also evolved. Among the companies that strive to make education fun for children is Leap Frog Enterprises, founded in 1995 by Michael Wood. Their products cover a range of subjects, including reading, math, geography, social studies, and science, and are available in 11 foreign languages through a partnership with Little Pim. While this is an excellent resource for children who speak languages other than English, I am interested in promoting educational learning opportunities for Indigenous children. As a strong advocate for the preservation and promotion of Indigenous languages, I strongly believe that Leapfrog Enterprises can play an essential role in this effort. I am eager to explore how Leapfrog toys and games can be enhanced to include Inuktitut and other Indigenous Canadian languages. My vision for this project is to make educational toys that children enjoy and at the same time, encourage language learning in Indigenous languages, Beginning with Inuktitut in particular. I think it would be incredibly beneficial for Indigenous children to be able to learn their native language through Leapfrog's products, while also helping to foster a sense of mutual understanding and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. By incorporating these languages, Leapfrog can help preserve and promote Indigenous languages while providing engaging and effective educational toys for children.

GED 3005_350 – The Science of Play Final Project Educational Apps The immense demand for mobile technology has caused a dramatic growth in the number of educational applications available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. A wide selection of apps providing educational materials and interactive learning activities are available on these app stores, suitable for users of all ages. Both parents and educators are able to conveniently access these apps, which encompass topics like mathematics, reading, science, and language study. Many apps are also available specifically designed for Indigenous language learning. Parents and caregivers can now use educational apps to supplement their child's learning and give them engaging and interactive activities to help them along in their educational journey. Leapfrog Enterprises can learn from the popularity of educational apps and the importance of language learning to improve their products for Indigenous children. Leapfrog can promote the usage of Indigenous languages by providing a stimulating and interactive learning environment for children. Leapfrog can also benefit from the extensive availability of educational apps by creating apps that are specifically designed for Indigenous language learning, providing accessible and affordable tools for families and communities. Leapfrog can better equip Indigenous children and families with the

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