Adventures of Tortoise Jonathan - VR Game

"Adventures of Tortoise Jonathan" is an immersive VR storytelling game designed to enhance social-emotional learning in children. By combining interactive VR environments, real-world shadow play, and engaging gameplay mechanics, the project creates a multi-layered storytelling experience that fosters empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Through 360° camera footage and mixed-media techniques, the game blends real-world elements with digital interaction, making it a unique educational tool for inclusive learning.

Impact & Achievements

• Engaged over 420+ children in interactive storytelling sessions, improving their collaboration and emotional intelligence.

• Showcased at 5 schools, shelters, and IDP centers highlighting VR’s role in social learning.

• Tested in schools and child development centers, demonstrating its effectiveness as an alternative learning tool for social-emotional development.

• Recognized as an innovative approach to inclusive education, especially for neurodivergent learners and children with communication challenges.

• Praised by educators and parents as a fun yet meaningful way to encourage empathy and teamwork.

Skill Set & Technologies Used

• VR Development & Programming: Unity VR, C# (Built interactive mechanics and real-time decision-making features.)

• 360° Camera & Mixed Reality Integration: (Blended real-world shadow play with digital elements in VR.)

• Interactive Storytelling & Gameplay Mechanics: (Designed narrative-driven interactions and character animations.)

• Environmental Design & User Experience: (Created immersive, engaging worlds for social learning.)

My Contribution

• Developed and programmed interactive VR mechanics in Unity & C#, ensuring smooth user interactions and a seamless transition between digital and real-world storytelling.

• Designed & implemented mixed-reality elements, integrating real shadow play into the VR environment for a unique blended interactive experience.

• Led the 360° camera integration, capturing real-world visuals to enhance immersion and engagement in the VR storytelling process.

• Created dynamic narrative branches, allowing players to explore different story paths based on their decisions, reinforcing problem-solving and teamwork skills.

• Collaborated with educators, child psychologists, and designers to refine the game as an effective social-emotional learning tool.