Microsoft has launched the prototype of a game called Ribbon Hero which will help people boost MS Office knowledge and skills. You just have to download and install Ribbon Hero. It acts as an add-in in MS Word, MS PowerPoint etc.
How does it work?
Every time you use a feature in MS Word or MS Powerpoint, you gain points for it. If you use advanced features, you gain more points. This cool add-in allows you to connect with friends in Facebook, compete and compare scores with them.
Here is a video that gives an overview of Ribbon Hero.
Here is a snapshot of my scores and progress:
Microsoft has also designed a lot of mini games which you will find if you click the Play Challenge button.
My View
I like the way Web 2.0 has been used to design this simple learning game. Since this is a multiplayer game, it will attract lot of attention and the best thing is you learn and gain points while you do your regular work.
I would give 4/5 for Ribbon Hero for just the idea and concept. I still have to figure out how effective this is going to be.
What do you think?
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Thanks for trying out and blogging about Ribbon Hero! Glad you’re finding it to be a fun and inventive way to learn more about Office. I know the folks at Office would love for you to join the community and share your experience at the Office page on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/office
Cheers,
KIM
MSFT Office Outreach Team