MindPET – A Digital Learning Pet
Create your own concept of a digital learning pet. Imagine a virtual companion that motivates students to learn in a fun and interactive way. Think about how it could grow, respond to learning, and engage with different subjects. Be creative – design its appearance, features, and interactions!
Questions?
juraj.benacka@elbaci.sk
Who can join?
Specific conditions to apply
The challenge is open to students, educators, and innovators interested in digital learning and gamification. Participants can join individually or in teams. Prior experience in programming or graphic design is welcome but not required. Creativity and an interest in education are essential. Participants must be able to commit to the duration of the hackathon and actively contribute to developing their concept or prototype.
13 - 14 NOV 2025
Register by 31 OCTLanguage(s) of the hackathon
English
Online
from SlovakiaWell-being in Digital Education
Challenge and goals
The goal of this challenge is to inspire students to engage with learning in a fun and interactive way. Participants should be encouraged to think creatively and design digital learning experiences that motivate and support students. The challenge also aims to promote problem-solving skills and explore ideas such as gamification and personalisation.
The expected outcome is a concept or prototype of a digital pet that motivates learning. Participants should show how the pet could interact with students, grow, and respond to different educational activities. The designs can be visual or functional, demonstrating the key features and interactions of the digital pet.
Expectations and requirements for the solutions and participants
Participants are expected to create a concept or prototype of a digital learning pet. The pet should engage students in a fun and interactive way, motivating them to learn and explore different subjects. Participants can design its appearance, features, and interactions, showing how it grows or responds to learning activities.
The solution can be a visual design, a storyboard, or a basic interactive prototype. Creativity and originality are encouraged. Clear documentation or presentation of the concept is required, so others can understand how the digital pet works.
Available Support
Participants will receive guidance and encouragement from mentors throughout the challenge. They can ask questions, get feedback on ideas, and receive tips to develop creative and engaging digital pet concepts. Resources and inspiration will be available to help them explore different approaches and bring their ideas to life.
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MindpetSchedule
The hackathon will start with a brief introduction to the MindPET challenge, explaining the goals, expectations, and available support. Participants will then form teams or work individually to brainstorm ideas and develop their concepts or prototypes. Mentors will be available throughout the hackathon to provide guidance, feedback, and inspiration. At the end, teams will present their ideas, and the best concepts will be recognised.
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The hackathon will start with a brief introduction to the MindPET challenge, explaining the goals, expectations, and available support. Participants will then form teams or work individually to brainstorm ideas and develop their concepts or prototypes. Mentors will be available throughout the hackathon to provide guidance, feedback, and inspiration. At the end, teams will present their ideas, and the best concepts will be recognised.
MindPET – Digital Learning Pet
Judges
Andrej Suty
teacherPrizes
Participants with the most creative, innovative, and engaging MindPET concepts or prototypes will be recognised. Prizes can include certificates of achievement, digital badges, mentoring sessions, or opportunities to further develop their ideas. All participants will receive feedback and acknowledgment for their contributions.