The Elite Squadron
Learner
High School Students
Stakeholders
Parents, School Districts, Psychologists, Social Workers
High school learners, perceive social-emotional learning (SEL) as abstract or irrelevant, leading to low engagement and limited skill transfer. Educators face the challenge of making SEL both meaningful and measurable, while competing with the distractions of technology, short attention spans, and diverse learner needs.
Challenge
Elite Squadron transforms SEL courses to an immersive, story-driven adventure. Learners take on the role of cadets traveling across five unique planets, each designed around a core SEL competency. Through interactive missions, reflective choices, and narrative challenges, students practice empathy, collaboration, and responsible decision-making in contexts that feel exciting and relevant. By blending gamification with measurable outcomes, Elite Squadron bridges the gap between engagement and transformation—making SEL both meaningful and lasting.
Solution
Developed with Genially for interactivity and visual immersion, designed to evolve into a fully web-based game environment.
Tools
My Role
Analyzed the target audience, their goals, and learning context. Designed the learning objectives, structure, activities, and assessments. Developed the content and materials. Implemented the learning experience. Evaluated effectiveness through feedback and iteration to continuously improve the outcome.
