Lernmethode

How can I use EDDi?

EDDi is a modifiable Open Educational Resource (OER) and primarily addresses both trainees and lecturers in higher education. The OER is available in digital and non-digital format:

#1 A Serious Game (computer game) for self-study (individual or in groups) and classroom teaching, available offline (on Windows) or online

#2 A paper-based Table Top Exercise for self-study (individual or in groups) and classroom teaching, printables available for download

Being an OER, the educational resource can be modified, further developed or used as a template for new case studies, provided that the license(s) used are complied with. :
To get a glimpse into the back story, the team, and our motivation for EDDi - Epidemic Disease Detective, check out our podcast interview (German Only): https://www.hoou.de/blog/episodes/hamburg-hoert-ein-hoou-eddi-im-spiel-ueber-epidemien-lernen

Methodik

Designed as a game-based OER in infectious disease epidemiology EDDi supports interactive capacity building in (near) real-world decision-making and practice in a controlled learning environment. In doing so, EDDi allows participants to link theoretical knowledge and practical skills, to experience the significance of cross-disciplinary collaboration, and to critically evaluate as well as correctly apply sources of information.

EDDi offers various modes of application, both digitally and non-digitally: The OER can be used for self-study (individually or in small groups, supported by a solution guide) as well as for traditional classroom teaching in higher education, e.g. for individual or group exercises facilitated by joint discussions.

Either way, the time required for completion is approximately 2.5 till 3 hours.

#1 EDDi Welcome Tutorial

To successfully solve EDDi, a basic understanding of the concepts and terms of infectious disease epidemiology is beneficial. A brief introduction to its basics is covered in the EDDi - Welcome Tutorial. This tutorial contains a total of six education videos (external provider, English only with German subtitles) and an Epidemiological Cheat Sheet to prep participants for the EDDi case study activity. Whether in preparation for the digital or non-digital scenario, the Welcome Tutorial can be explored individually or in a small group.

Scope: approximately 50 minutes
File: H5P and .pptx
License: CC BY-SA 4.0 / Embedded graphics CC BY 4.0

#2 EDDi Serious Game / Hybrid Teaching Concept

To facilitate digital and hybrid teaching formats, EDDi is made available as a Serious Game (Windows or web-based) in single player mode. In addition, an EDDi Summary Report is provided to support classroom/group follow-up of the game. Recommendations for employing the *Serious Game *and hybrid teaching concept are described in the OER.

EDDi Serious Game:
Scope: approximately 3 hours
File: Windows-Version (.exe) and Unity Web-Player
License: Game Project - MIT License / Game Assets, Game Code, Scripts - CC BY 4.0

EDDi Summary Report:
Scope: approximately 30 minutes
File: PDF/.docx
License: CC BY-SA 4.0

#3 EDDi Table Top Exercise / Non-Digital Teaching Concept

The Table Top Exercise is a hands-on training scenario designed primarly for small groups (3-6 participants). It includes: (I) EDDi Case Study, (II) EDDi Investigation Notebook, (III) EDDi Solution Guide. Featuring a variety of tasks, the EDDi Case Study takes participants through the story of an infectious disease outbreak in Hamburg, Germany. Important reference materials are available in the Investigation Notebook for finding solutions to assignments and questions. In addition, a Solution Guide is provided for evaluating the participants' progress that aims to facilitate learning in small groups without an instructor/lecturer, but can also support lecturers/instructors in implementing the case study.

Scope: approximately 3 hours
File: PDF/.docx
License: Case Study Scripts CC BY-SA 4.0 / Illustrations CC BY 4.0