TED: The board game getting kids excited about school | Joel Baraka

The speaker shares their journey from a refugee camp in Uganda, highlighting the challenges of overcrowded classrooms and rote learning. Inspired by their love for games, they developed an educational board game to make learning more engaging. The game, now implemented in several schools, has positively impacted children's education. The speaker emphasizes the importance of providing educational opportunities to refugee children and aims to expand the game's reach.

What event forced the narrator's family to flee their home country?

• Economic hardship

• A violent civil war

• A natural disaster

• Political elections

What was one of the main challenges faced by students in the refugee camp's classrooms?

• No access to textbooks

• Lack of teachers

• Limited school hours

• Overcrowded classrooms

Which game did the narrator enjoy playing that later inspired their educational innovation?

• Tennis

• Football (Soccer)

• Chess

• Basketball

Where did the narrator study that introduced them to entrepreneurship?

• Makerere University

• African Leadership Academy

• University of Cape Town

• Harvard University

What was the primary goal of the Five Stars Educational Board Game?

• To provide physical exercise

• To replace traditional exams

• To make learning more engaging and fun

• To teach children how to draw

How does the Five Stars game encourage teamwork among students?

• By rewarding collaboration on trivia questions

• By assigning individual tasks

• Through competitive solo challenges

• By focusing on individual scores

Which of the following is NOT a character name used in the Five Stars game?

• Octopus

• Rigel

• Canopus

• Sirius

What was a significant impact of the Five Stars game during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• It helped children access home learning

• It was discontinued

• It became a digital game

• It was replaced by online classes

What is the ultimate vision for the Five Stars game according to the narrator?

• To become a global online platform

• To replace traditional schooling methods

• To inspire children in refugee camps across Africa

• To be used in all schools worldwide

What does the narrator believe is the responsibility of those who are privileged?

• To ignore global issues

• To build platforms for refugee children

• To travel and explore the world

• To focus on personal success