Titanium Chef's blend of education and entertainment scores big with kids and teachers
"The idea for Titanium Chef came from research and our own observations that show students today respond positively to interactive learning," said
Recent research has shown that more than 60 per cent of British Columbia students are not getting their daily recommended servings of vegetables and fruit or milk and alternatives. Studies also show that more than half are not eating breakfast on regular basis, greatly diminishing their chances to achieve their daily recommended intake of all four food groups.
Titanium Chef's multi-purpose design is to teach students healthy eating habits by encouraging them to plan meals that meet Canada's Food Guide recommendations. It teaches students how to classify foods into the four foods groups, determine appropriate serving sizes, and assess their own intake to identify areas for improvement.
While its outcomes are similar to previous education games, it is its execution that separates Titanium Chef from its predecessors. Set in the year 3015 on many different planets, the player becomes a "ChefBot" and sets out on a journey to become the galaxy's greatest chef, the 'Titanium Chef'. Providing near 10 hours of unique story, the game creates an immersive, non-linear, 3D experience comparable to industry leading role playing games (RPGs).
With over 60 per cent of adolescents playing some form of video game on any given day, the choice to make video games a source of learning was obvious.
"Teachers will find it easier to teach nutrition education to students through a medium they already enjoy," said Delisle. "Titanium Chef is available outside of the classroom as well to encourage students to continue their learning from home."
Developed in collaboration with
Additional resources will be available for teachers using the game in their classrooms at www.titaniumchef.ca.
About BCDF
BC Dairy Foundation (BCDF) is a not-for-profit organization with the mandate of increasing consumption of milk in British Columbia. Since 1974, the Foundation has developed and delivered leading edge nutrition education programs for many thousands of school children. The Foundation is funded by the dairy producers of British Columbia.
For further information: For further information: Jason Squire, Beatrice Bastedo, Trillium Corporate Communications Inc., Office: (416) 322-3030 ext. 241, 231, [email protected], [email protected]
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