Teen Pregnancy Simulation

Flora Lucero, Claudia Lopez, Berkeley Collins

M y T e e n a g e H e r o

StatisticsUnited States Nearly 900,000 teenage girls in the United States become

pregnant each year. About 19,000 girls aged 14 and under become pregnant in

the United States each year–that’s one child every 30 minutes.

New Mexico For every 1,000 teenage females (ages 15 to 19):

92 pregnancies 62 births

Teen birthrate is more than 60% higher than the national rate.

Highest rate of teenage pregnancies in the nation and the second highest teenage birthrate.

EducationTeenage Mothers

40% Graduate from High School 23% get a GED 5% get a two year degree by 20 years old Less than 2% get a four year degree by 30 years

old.

Child of Teenage Mother 2/3 Graduate from High School 50% more likely to repeat a grade than children of

mothers who were over 20 years old at time of birth

PovertyTeenage Mother

Poverty is the factor most strongly related to teen pregnancy.

60% of teen mothers are living in poverty at time of birth.

More than 40% of teenage mothers report living in poverty by age 27.

Child of Teenage Mother A child born to a teen mother who has not finished

high school and is not married is nine times more likely to being raised in poverty than a child born to an adult who has finished high school and is married.

Instructional Needs

Target audience – NM females age 12 – 18 All races and ethnicities are targeted Target users have basic reading & math skills Target users are Digital Natives

Current situation Media glorification of pregnancy

no simulations like this exist Money is being cut from health programs &

this simulation can fill a gap

Simulation GoalsInstructional Objectives

Development of metacognitive knowledge of pregnancy prevention Practicing contraception planning, preparation and

execution Assess impacts and potential consequences of

pregnancy and childbirth (for mother and child) Generate a plan to prevent pregnancy and achieve goals

Instructional Strategies Guided discovery learning Experience through role playing

Simulation Attributes Situational

Underlying model contains interactions User choices Immediate feedback on choices in simulation Delivered via stand alone computer using open

ended content delivery mode

Gameplay 4 Levels of gameplay

Each level has 4 scenarios that must be navigated Birth control access Birth control practice Birth control misconceptions Birth control statistics & facts Teenage pregnancy statistics

Scenarios then user interaction User receives points for choices Success in scenarios moves user to life goal

Underlying Model

GBS

Mission Context

MissionLearner knows how to direct herself towards long term goals and knows how to prevent herself from getting pregnant.

Goal DistinctionLearner chooses long term goal for herself: What will her life look like at 22 years old?

Goal MotivationLearner chooses from a variety of appealing and not so appealing options of living conditions, car, lifestyle, self-image.

Target Skill DependenceUser learns about types of birth control, correct usage, and sexual activity. She practices making choices regarding preparing contraceptive methods and preparing for the event of sexual activity.

EmpowermentIf the learner knows the ability to control her reproductive cycle is her responsibility and that she is able to control it, she can take that sense of empowerment into her life and hopefully also transfer that confidence into achieving other goals.

Flexible Completion CriteriaThe learner will have the option of choosing the type of situation she will be in during her teenage years (ex. Steady boyfriend, casual boyfriends) and whether she chooses abstinence, safe sex, or risks getting pregnant.

Cover Story

Mission Structure

Mission

GBS

Mission Context

MissionLearner knows how to direct herself towards long term goals and knows how to prevent herself from getting pregnant.

Cover Story

Mission Structure

Mission FocusLearner will work through experiences of teenage life making decisions about birth control and social considerations and experience the consequences of those decisions or indecisions.

ControlLearner controls her actions regarding birth control planning and use.

Discovery

Learner will discover the consequences of actions such as use or misuse of birth control and decisions regarding sexual activity.

Scenario Operations

MissionFocus

GBS

Mission Context

MissionLearner knows how to direct herself towards long term goals and knows how to prevent herself from getting pregnant.

Cover StoryLearner gets through high school and onto the best life path for a positive future.

RoleThe learner’s character is a high school aged girl. The learner chooses some of the role characteristics such as whether the character is an athlete, cheerleader, school government leader, etc.

SetupThe learner will have the challenge of navigating through school commitments, social activities, and sexual temptations while fulfilling obligations consistent with the learner’s chosen life goal.

ScenesThe scenes will include school, home, social events, doctors offices and health clinics.Mission

Structure

Mission FocusLearner will work through experiences of teenage life making decisions about birth control and social considerations and experience the consequences of those decisions or indecisions.

Scenario Operations

CoverStory

Activities user will engage in

Imitation of reality through situations

resulting in decision making.

Type of birth controlUsage

Sexual behaviorAccessing birth control

Taking birth control correctlyAbstinence

Prepare birth control See Dr. or clinician

Purchase birth controlHave sex

Social InteractionsPotential sexual partners

One night standsLong time lover

FriendsParents/family

churchContraception providers

Student healthcare workerPlanned Parenthood worker

Store clerkDr. or OBG-YN

InteractionsDiscusses contraception: type,

usageReceives contraceptionDiscusses abstinence

Discusses sexual temptationsInteracts with potential sexual

partnersPurchases contraception

Physical examEmotions relating to

male/female relationshipsMakes Dr. or clinic appts

Instructor Directions/Procedural Guides Provide goal planning materials prior to

engaging in the simulation Assist student with locating the simulation

www.avoidteenpregnancy.com. Ensure that user has proper hardware Stress that the scenarios will be based on the

choices the user makes Evaluate final results with teen and discuss as

necessary

Evaluation and Feedback Feedback to the user

In the form of gameplay

Feedback to the designers Survey forum

Video instructions

Script Instructions

Introduction

Choose Your AvatarYouth Group Enthusiast

Sports Enthusiast

Music Enthusiast

Risk Taker

AvatarsChurch Youth

Group EnthusiastSports

Enthusiast Guitar Player

Risk Taker

Select Your Goal

Profession Schooling

1. PhysicianRequire a terminal degree

2. Veterinarian

3. College professor Requires a master’s degree

4. Forensic scientist

Requires a bachelor’s degree

5. Fashion designer

6. Computer programmer

7. Teacher

8. Accountant

9. Firefighter Post secondary training

10. Photographer On the job training

The Music Scene

It’s APPropriate

Socially Networked Change Y our Avatar

Cellular Activity

Y our Progress Towards

Y our Reaching Y our Goal

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S c e n e

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S c e n e

You’ll learn about accessing birth control.

Access It

Total PointsEarned:

You’ll learn about practicing birth control.

Practice It

Total PointsEarned:

You’ll learn about birth control misconceptions.

Get it Right

Total PointsEarned:

You’ll learn about teenage pregnancy statistics.

All About Teens

Total PointsEarned:

You’ll learn about birth control statistics and facts.

Just for the Record

Total PointsEarned:

For 250 points: Birth control can be acquired from:

A.) The nurses office B.) The family physician C.) Planned ParenthoodD.) all of the above

T h e M u s i c

S c e n e

You’ll learn about accessing birth control.

Access It

Total PointsEarned:

You’ll learn about practicing birth control.

Practice It

Total PointsEarned:

You’ll learn about birth control misconceptions.

Get it Right

Total PointsEarned:

You’ll learn about teenage pregnancy statistics.

All About Teens

Total PointsEarned:

You’ll learn about birth control statistics and facts.

Just for the Record

Total PointsEarned:

For 500 points: Is pulling out 100% effective birth control?A.) yes B.) No

For 500 Extra points:What would you do in this situation?

A.) Do it and hope and take your birth control when you get home.B.) Go to the store and buy condoms.C.) Tell him that you don’t want to chance it.

The Music Scene

It’s APPropriate

Socially Networked Change Y our Avatar

Cellular Activity

Y our Progress Towards

Y our Reaching Y our Goal

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900

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