Peel Interactive has launched a new project called Gamechanger, which aims to educate young people about crime and violence through immersive learning. The project is a collaboration between two specialist organisations, Peel X and Challenge Kit. Peel X is an immersive content agency based in Yorkshire, specialising in all forms of digital/XR and drama-based story-telling methods. Challenge Kit is an experienced team of leaders, teachers, and facilitators based in the West Midlands, who have developed ‘Learning Outside the Classroom’ programmes designed to achieve a range of outcomes. Gamechanger uses cutting-edge technology, such as virtual reality and online interactive games, to create immersive learning platforms. At the same time, it also utilises traditional drama-based learning and the best parts of more traditional ‘Outside of the Classroom’ principles. The project aims to create a unique training and education platform that has multiple use cases across the education sector and other industries.
Gamechanger is designed to be engaging, educational, and facilitate behaviour change. The project is scalable and based on real-life situations, and it is anticipated that the technology will provide educators, local authorities, social services, and child protection agencies with a valuable library of assets for safeguarding children and young people.