Plinkerton

Plinkerton is an iPad game exploring cybersafety issues for primary and high school students. It is compatible with the innovative App-titude automatic assessment system.

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Be cybersafe

Plinkerton is an engaging story with a hint of mystery. In Plinkerton not all is well with your online life. Your friend is sending out abusive messages and is insulting everyone on Friendbook. Meanwhile, you have a school project due and need some help, and your best friend Bryan is obsessing about earwax! But not everything is as it seems online. Feelings will be hurt and one of your friends is edging closer to danger every day.

Cybersafety messages are delivered in action, with consequences that unfold over the course of the game. Plinkerton demonstrates to children and young people the importance of cybersafety within an enthralling script set in their world, rather than abstract messages delivered by parents or teachers.

Plinkerton was developed in consultation with teachers in classrooms and educational experts, and built by professional game developers.

Simple assessment

Plinkerton is a standalone game, suitable for learners anywhere - but it's also designed for classroom use with the innovative App-titude assessment system. Teachers can instantly see and track their students' progress online via the iPad's automatic wireless updates.

As students proceed through the game they gain App-titude achievements, which correspond to the days of the week in Plinkerton's storyline. When the student completes the game they are awarded a certificate of completion. These are displayed in a simple helpful online interface for teachers.