200 words describing interactive application

NavaVic stands for “Navigation Victoria.” Students can make a profile and create and customize their own comic book style character or alternatively use the app as a straight GPS system without logging in. The student can search for their desired location. NavaVic takes them to a 3D plan view map of the location they’re currently in. The character is standing on the screen where the student is currently standing. Gold coins trail to the desired location. As the student moves along the trail so does the character, collecting the coins in their path. The coins are counted on the right hand side of the screen and the time limit is shown. If the student arrives at the location faster than the expected time they are awarded additional points. However, if they are late all the coins they have collected are not counted towards points. Once arrived at the location a 3D representation of where they should be shows so the student can feel assured they’re in the correct location. Students can share their points on Facebook to brag to their friends how many points they’ve earned. Senior students can turn the GPS on and put their phone in their pocket, collecting points as they go despite knowing the location. This way, first year students will not feel embarrassed to use this application. As they use it, it’ll also appear they’re just texting. The game style of this app will attract all students to use it and not just at the beginning of their first year.