The digital school has been criticized for making children sedentary and passive at school. But educational toys that combine digital games with physical activity are proving to have a positive effect on learning, research shows.

School subjects with digital learning games

With Wittario's game-based learning platform, all subjects and topics can be turned into exciting games. From history to mathematics, science to language, there are no limits to what can be learned through games. We believe in making learning a game by offering engaging videos, illustrations and texts that challenge students to think creatively and explore the subjects in a fun way. Our platform gives teachers the tools they need to create varied tasks that stimulate learning at different levels.That learning games combined with activity work as a tool in teaching is supported by research, including an article published in Smart Learning Environments in 2024. The two Norwegian researchers behind the study made interesting findings that inspire the use of AR (augmented reality) as a supplement in teaching.

Wittario learning games in math teaching

Using interviews, the researchers investigated the students' experiences and views on solving math problems outdoors using Wittario learning games. The game facilitates physical activity and learning experiences using an app.

Several findings were made using the AR game, including:

• Better motivation, more exciting and academically motivating learning

• Higher engagement as students became more involved through physical and social collaboration

• Better learning process

• Increased joy of learning

Educational games + activity improve learning

For many years, various researchers have pointed out that psychological and cognitive processes in the brain are linked to physical activity during learning. More neural pathways can be activated and strengthen the so-called memory traces. This means that you will remember what you have learned more easily and put things in context more easily.

Group work and team building in school

The Norwegian study showed that outdoor AR games are good for cooperation in student groups. Different solutions to math problems were discussed while the students were playing. Learning from each other contributed to good cooperation. They helped each other during the game.Team building in school can also benefit from learning games. The research report says that the students found it fun to learn through experiences with others, and that it increased engagement.

AR games, a tool in the future of education

The Norwegian study showed that students enjoyed using the AR game to solve math problems outdoors. They found it fun, engaging and motivating, and that they learned a lot from each other along the way. The researchers conclude that AR applications such as the Wittario solution can be a good tool in education.

Move the classroom outdoors with Wittario

Do you want more variety in everyday school life? With Wittario, the classroom can be moved outdoors, and you can enjoy physical activity while exploring academic subjects. Wittario is already used by more than 900 schools, both in Norway and around the world.The areas of application in education are many, including:

• theme and activity days

• student-active learning

• in school subjects

• at the start of school to get to know each other

Premium learning games in many subjects and topics

In collaboration with teachers and students, Wittario has developed a number of Premium learning games within a wide range of subjects and topics. The games can be played like those with the game code listed. Our customers can also download the template from the content library in Wittario and then customize the content and task as well as add their own content and tasks to tailor the game to their group.