# ChangeMaker Workshop FAQ
## About the Workshop
#### **What is the ChangeMaker Workshop?**
The ChangeMaker Workshop is a **2-day experiential learning program** where students:
* Play a life simulation game
* Explore real-world social challenges
* Reflect on their own values and strengths
* Work in teams to design solutions for social problems
* Present their ideas on stage
Every student receives a **ChangeMaker Certificate** at the end.
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#### **Is this an exam or graded activity?**
No.\
This workshop focuses on **learning by doing**, reflection, teamwork, and creativity.\
There are **no marks or rankings**.
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#### **What will students create during the workshop?**
Each student will create:
* One **Empathy Canvas**
* One **RCMI Competency Report** (digital)
Each group will create:
* One **Social Business Canvas**
* One **5–7 minute pitch presentation**
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## About the RealLives Game
#### **How do students log in to the RealLives game?**
1. Students receive a **username and password** (e.g., `changemaker_1`)
2. Go to [**https://reallivesworld.com/login**](https://reallivesworld.com/login)
3. Enter the login details
4. Click **Login** to access the dashboard
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#### **What will students see on their dashboard?**
Each student will see **3 pre-assigned lives**, called assignments.
Each assignment:
* Is linked to **one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)**
* Represents **one full simulated life**
* Takes place in a **different country**
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#### **Which SDGs will students play?**
Students will play lives focused on:
* **SDG 1 – No Poverty**
* **SDG 2 – Zero Hunger**
* **SDG 4 – Quality Education**
These lives are played during **Phase 2 (Simulation Experience)**.
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#### **Will all students live the same life?**
No.
* All students may be born in the **same country** for a given assignment
* But each student’s life is **unique** because of:
* Different family backgrounds
* Different economic conditions
* Different locations and opportunities
No two lives are exactly the same.
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#### **What happens before the game starts?**
Before playing, students see **7 context screens**, which explain:
* Country and location
* Family background
* Economic status
* Living conditions
* Key challenges
Students also read a **birth story** introducing their character.
This helps students understand **who they are living as**.
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#### **At what age does the game start?**
The simulation begins at **age 0**.\
Students then grow older and make choices at different stages of life.
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#### **What does “stillborn” mean in the game?**
In some lives, a character may be **stillborn**.
This means:
* The baby is **born without surviving**
* The life **ends immediately**
* This reflects real-world conditions like poor healthcare or poverty
⚠️ **This is not a mistake or a failure.**
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#### **What should I do if my character is stillborn?**
If this happens:
* Simply click **“Play Life Again”**
* You will be **born again as a new character**
* The new character will still be part of the **same assignment and SDG**
You can continue playing normally.
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#### **What if my character dies very young (before age 20)?**
If your character:
* Dies **before the age of 20**
Then:
* Click **“Play Life Again”**
* You will get a **new character**
* You can replay that assignment
This is allowed because the life was **too short to experience meaningful choices**.
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#### **What if my character dies after age 20?**
If your character:
* Lives **beyond age 20**
* And then dies at any later age
Then:
* That assignment is considered **completed**
* You do **not need to replay** that life
This means you experienced enough of the life for learning and reflection.
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#### **Does restarting a life affect my RCMI report?**
No need to worry.
* The system looks at **meaningful decisions over time**
* Short lives (stillborn or very early deaths) **do not negatively affect you**
* Only valid life experiences are used to generate your **RCMI report**
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#### **Do choices in the game matter?**
Yes.
All decisions made during the SDG lives are:
* **Tracked by the system**
* Used to generate the student’s **RCMI competency report**
There are **no right or wrong choices** — honesty is encouraged.
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## About Reflection & RCMI
#### **What is the Empathy Canvas?**
The Empathy Canvas is a **personal reflection activity** where students:
* Choose one character they connected with
* Reflect on the character’s challenges and life situation
Students receive a **physical canvas** and complete it **at home**.
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#### **What is the RCMI Report?**
The RCMI report is a **personal competency report** generated from gameplay.
It shows strengths such as:
* Empathy
* Decision-making
* Critical thinking
* Collaboration
* Social awareness
The report is available as a **PDF on the student dashboard**.
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## About Group Work & Pitches
#### **When do group activities begin?**
After lunch on **Day 1**, students are:
* Divided into **groups of 5**
* Introduced to social ideas like:
* Social enterprises
* Campaigns
* Movements
* Products or services for social good
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#### **What is the Social Business Canvas?**
It is a **large physical canvas** used by groups to:
* Identify a social problem
* Propose a solution
* Think about impact and implementation
Groups complete it **after school** (at home or online).
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#### **What is the pitch presentation?**
Each group prepares a **5–7 minute pitch** explaining:
* The problem they chose
* Why it matters
* Their proposed solution
Presentations happen on **Day 2**.
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#### **Is there judging or competition?**
No.
There is **no elimination or ranking**.\
Every student is recognised as a **ChangeMaker**.
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## Closing & Certification
#### **What happens on Day 2?**
* Some students share reflections on their RCMI reports
* Groups refine and present their pitches
* Students explain why they chose their ideas
* All students receive certificates
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#### **What do students receive at the end?**
Each student receives:
* A **ChangeMaker Certificate**
* A personal **RCMI Report**
* A documented learning portfolio
* Access to the **Orchid School ChangeMaker website**
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