Jumpido

Series of collaborative and active math games that use the Microsoft Kinect

Overview

SUMMARY:

Jumpido is a series of math games that harnesses the motion capture capabilities of the Microsoft Kinect to make learning math more active and engaging. The product was designed to make learning math more fun while keeping kids active and healthy. It is available for purchase by individuals and schools for between $300 - $3000 per year, depending on size and feature set. As of June 26, 2014, Jumpido is being used by over 500 teachers and 25,000 students in over 100 schools.

GOALS:

Jumpido is a series of math games that harnesses the motion capture capabilities of the Microsoft Kinect to make learning math more active and engaging. The product was designed to make learning math more fun while keeping kids active and healthy.

APPROACH:

Teachers initially select a topic or concept and then choose a game within that theme for the students to play. Kids will use their gestures to solve problems or puzzles. They can work collaboratively with their classmates or compete in class challenges. As students complete puzzles, the games will get harder and harder, adapting as they progress through the material.

IMPLEMENTATION:

Teachers will need a Microsoft Kinect and a projector or screen in order to use Jumpido in their classroom. The active nature of the games requires the motion tracking capabilities of the Kinect, and they won’t work without it.

PRICING:

A demo version is available to teachers for free that has limited themes and games. Jumpido is available for purchase for both individual use, as well as throughout a school. There are 6 plans available:

• For use throughout a school:
  • Small School - License for a whole school that costs $720 per year
  • Medium School - license for a whole school that costs $1140 per year
  • Large School - license for a whole schools that costs $1800 per year
  • Premium Plan - this is the highest tier plan, and it costs $3,000 per year
• For use by individuals:
  • Individual License - single license for a teacher that costs $300 per year
  • Full License - single license for a teacher with no restriction on the number of users. This plan costs $449 per year, which doesn’t include the price of the Kinect

WHO IS USING IT:

As of June 26, 2014, Jumpido is being used by over 500 teachers and 25,000 students in over 100 schools.