EDSIM Challenge
Solicitation Title: EDSIM Challenge
Funding Amount: $680,000, 5 finalists will be awarded $50,000 each, grand prize winner will be awarded $430,000.
Sponsor Deadline: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Solicitation Link: https://www.luminarylightbox.com/edsimchallenge/?_ga=1.124713225.2078838006.1478296977
Overview
<p>Simulated environments, such as virtual and augmented reality, 3D simulations, and multiplayer video games, are emerging approaches to deliver educational content. Research indicates that simulation-based learning provides students with enriched experiences in information retention, engagement, skills acquisition, and learning outcomes. [1]</p> <p>As such, the EdSim Challenge seeks next-generation educational simulations that strengthen academic, technical, and employability skills. The Department is most interested in immersive and engaging simulations that include clearly defined learning goals and build diverse skill sets.</p> <p>The purpose of this Challenge is to stimulate the marketplace for computer-generated virtual and augmented reality educational experiences that combine existing and future technologies with skill-building content and embedded assessment. The developer community is encouraged to make aspects of simulations available through open source licenses and low-cost shareable components.</p>
Solicitation Limitations: <p>Ineligible entrants include:</p> <p>A foreign citizen unless participating as part of an eligible team or entity;<br>A Federal entity;<br>A Federal employee acting within the scope of his or her employment; and<br>All employees of ED, Luminary Labs, Challenge sponsors, and/or any other individual or entity associated with the development or administration of the Challenge, as well as members of such persons’ immediate families (spouses, children, siblings, parents), and persons living in the same household as such persons, whether or not related.</p>Last Updated:
RODA ID: 162