Problem solving and physical reasoning in Quantum Conundrum

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Dr.KryoDrage

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Published on April 15, 2021 5:00:21 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRb-Nz5GI4Q

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Quantum Conundrum (2012)

Duration: 24:11

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In this video I am reviewing the game Quantum Conundrum, and it's links with Problem solving, physico-mechanical reasoning, and visuospatial navigation. As usual, I am making a brief analysis of the narrative, the game design, and some metaphors we can get from the game.
Finally, I am giving you some ideas how you can use it at home with your children, or in the classroom, to foster skills.

I want to give special thanks to *Shaeema Zaman* for helping me with SciComm resources for Quantum Physics, and to *Mads Kock Pedersen* for the insights on what is and what is not quantum physics in the game.

Intro and outro created with https://placeit.net/
Intro and outro songs Overdrive Ride (Dan Lebowitz) and Tropical Thunder (RKVC). YouTube audio library license
Logos by Rasmus Hjort http://Instagram.com/rasmus_hjort89

▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

00:00 Intro
01:04 Story Review
04:04 Cognitive skills
04:24 *Problem solving
08:54 *Physico-mechanical reasoning
10:21 *Visuospatial navigation
12:05 Design
17:48 Metaphors and other readings
19:13 Possible problems using the game
20:45 How to use the game

▬ SciComm in Quantum Physics ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

English: Quantum Kate. A fun and light hearted scientific divulgation animated series created at the University of Southern Denmark.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOyI7wDFAZtOmNwZhg2oeg

Spanish: Quantum Fracture. A light and easy introduction to different concepts on quantum physics and astrophysics done by a Spanish team.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbdSYaPD-lr1kW27UJuk8Pw

French: Vulgarisation. A fun channel where the French scientist Julien Bobroff explains concepts from quantum physics in different ways with funny experiments.
https://www.youtube.com/user/vulgarisation/featured

CEA.fr also offers a big variety of material on scientific communication in French, including interactive animations, videos and podcasts
https://www.cea.fr/comprendre/jeunes/Pages/Accueil.aspx

Danish: Kvante Karina. It is the original version of Quantum Kate, before it was adapted to English.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1i2fXJDDqVK6Y7stHuyqxg

▬ Games on Quantum Physics ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

https://decodoku.com/ is a page featuring different games designed and developed by James Wootton. They are very scientific and based on real problems related to quantum computation.

In the page https://prisonnier-quantique.fr/welcome.html you can find the game 'The quantum prisoner' which is available to play in English. It is a fun puzzle adventure game where you can learn more about Quantum and atomic physics.

▬ Other material regarding teaching ▬▬▬▬▬▬

This is a small essay I wrote on how we can use simulations, metaphors, and similes (also present in many games) for Meaningful Learning
https://www.diaz-nissen.dk/post/the-importance-of-simulations-metaphors-and-similes-for-learning-processes

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