DESCRIPTION

Gen+ is an innovative personal development, leadership and meta-skills programmes for young learners and their leaders. It is funded by the Peter Vardy group and targeted at schools across the UK. The programme consists of over 24 learning modules across 6 units.

 

Each unit focuses on a specific leadership skill: Initiative, Collaboration, Communication, Resilience, Leadership and Organisation. Modules make use of gamification, 3D characters, bespoke interactives, video and animations.

 

We collaborated with Gen+ and conducted a thorough analysis of their requirements before developing a solution. This resulted in the creation of an innovative, practical, and captivating solution that integrated effective learning design principles. The modules were structured around 8 relatable and knowledgeable guide characters who served as main protagonist for each topic. Learners interacted with the characters through various channels, such as video, stories, games, and interactives.

 

These methods of delivery ensured that the learning materials were presented in an interleaved and organized manner. The characters presented real-life stories to contextualize the content and also set up practical challenges and allowing learners to apply theory into practice. As learners progressed through the challenges, problem-solving activities, and scenarios, they became familiar with the processes and tools, gaining a deeper understanding of the key elements of leadership.

 

Feedback from user testing and early trials was highly positive, indicating that learners found the engaging, interactive and user-friendly.