Be Secure is an interactive quiz designed to educate middle and upper primary school students about online safety. The project involved updating an outdated Flash-based quiz, refining the content, and creating a new product to deliver educational material in a fun friendly way.
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Background
Be Secure was developed in response to the growing need for children to understand the importance of keeping their personal information and devices safe in the digital age. The original quiz, built in Flash, required a complete overhaul to ensure compatibility with modern devices and browsers. The goal was to create an interactive and educational platform that would resonate with primary school students while aligning with the Australian Primary Schools learning curriculum.
Project Scope and Objectives
As the Project Manager, I was responsible for refining the original content provided by a subject matter expert. The content was carefully reviewed and condensed to ensure clarity and conciseness, making it more accessible to the target audience. Additionally, I took charge of the UX and UI design, as well as the creation of character illustrations, to enhance the overall user experience.
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Collaborative Approach
To bring the project to life, I collaborated closely with my team of designers, who implemented the concepts using the corresponding themes. This collaborative effort resulted in a visually appealing and engaging interface that has captured the students' attention. Our team also included Full-Stack developers who brought my vision to life. In addition to what you can see, we created a reusable quiz engine, allowing for the development of similar resources in a shorter timeframe. Multiple outcome options were incorporated to provide flexibility and reduce costs for future resources.
Results and Impact
The Be Secure quiz has been met with great success with students and positive feedback from teachers. It has been aligned with the Australian Primary Schools learning curriculum, ensuring its relevance and educational value. To date, the quiz has garnered close to 100,000 downloads of certificates and badges, indicating widespread adoption and recognition within the education community. It has achieved over 70,000 quiz completions, making it the most successful education resource released by eSafety since its launch.
The development and implementation of Be Secure have proven to be a significant milestone in promoting online safety education for primary school students. We have successfully created an engaging and educational resource by revamping an outdated quiz and incorporating user-friendly design elements. The collaboration between subject matter experts, designers, and developers has resulted in a highly effective and widely recognised tool for teaching children the importance of online safety. The success of Be Secure has paved the way for future resources and initiatives to empower young students to navigate the digital world securely.