Ant Me!

Ant Me! stands out by embedding the acquisition of programming skills – which children typically find difficult – within an easily accessible game format. The competitive element available in multiplayer mode provides playful incentives to build on and develop one’s own skills. Particularly given the growing importance of code literacy and general software skills in the future, this represents an innovative approach to teaching these skills more easily. The fact that the programme is fully bilingual also enables further training in English and the transfer of the knowledge acquired into a real-world – in this case, English-language – application environment. The competitive aspect significantly enhances the enjoyment of the game compared to conventional educational software. Thanks to the streamlined programme design, there are no technical barriers to entry, which greatly facilitates its widespread distribution and use.

The DCP Jury 2015