investigations. OrbiFIRE enhances learners’ understanding of the elements of a complete field report project.

The game features engaging mechanics of a board game, attractive clickable elements, avatar and dice, as well

as dynamic astronomical visuals that respond to the actions of two to four players. The novelty of this digital

game is it runs seamlessly as a standalone file and requires no installation. It is easily accessible using QR code

on various devices with office software support either with online or offline connection. The potential benefits

and outcomes of OrbiFIRE demonstrate high efficiency and user-friendliness for enjoyable classroom

activities, for the usage of diverse users even with no internet connectivity.

board game

(UiTM). This course is taken by first and second semester bachelor's degree students from various faculties.

This course is designed to provide students with the foundation for effective oral reporting. It prepares students

with the speaking and writing skills to report observations based on a field report. OrbiFIRE, a digital game-

based innovation using POTM file which stands for PowerPoint Template with Macros. It is a file format used

by Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentation templates which may contain text, pictures, videos, graphics

(Vertopal, 2025). POTM enlivens both instructors and students to be highly interactive and engaged in

classroom learning. In a study conducted by Balalle (2024), incorporating technology into the classroom is a

very effective way to increase student-teachers’ involvement in classrooms.

Despite the rapid development of digital learning tools, many existing platforms unsuccessfully provide

capacity to deliver dynamic and immersive learning environments that enhance both efficiency and interest.

Therefore, educators need to check the suitability of the game content before giving to the learners and decide

whether a game-based learning approach is the best fit the objective of the learning (Harding,2023).

Moreover, issues of accessibility remain prevalent when platforms are not adaptable across multiple devices,

hence restricting their usability for diverse groups of learners. Educators also face constraints in implementing

effective game-based learning strategies and in integrating technological features such as QR codes to expand

accessibility and interaction. Consequently, the absence of a comprehensive and interactive digital platform

contributes to the persistence of disengagement, reduced practical application, and poor learning outcomes in

oral reporting instruction.

1. To present the development of OrbiFIRE - Orbiting the Field Report for an English Language course,

LCC402: English for Oral Reporting.

Step 3: Player 1 clicks the dice.

Step 4: Player 1 moves his/her own Avatar on the platform based on the numbers on the dice.

Step 5: Player 1 clicks the “Q” Alien.

Step 6: Player 1 answers one pop-up question.

Step 7: If Player 1 answers correctly, he/she remains at the current platform. If Player 1 answers incorrectly,

he/she moves one platform backward.

Step 8: Repeat Steps 3 - 7 for the remaining players.

Step 9: The first player reaches OrbiFIRE Portal becomes the WINNER.

What are the questions in “Q” Alien?

The questions provided are based on the course learning outcomes designed in the syllabus. Below are a few

What are the ideas discussed in the Background of The Study?

2. General ideas for solving the problem.

What are effective methods for collecting data?

1. Use tools like photos, checklists, and field notes.

2. Depend mostly on memory and casual talks.

What criteria should guide the analysis of the findings?

1. Check whether the data answers the objectives.

2. Check whether the findings fit the recommendations.

2. Enhance the objectives of the research.

The development of OrbiFIRE - Orbiting the Field Report consists of five main stages, which are:

Identify learning objective of LCC402: English for Oral Reporting.

Create game concepts, mechanics, and questions aligned with course content.

Build the game using POTM file format and generate QR code for access.

Introduce the platforms to users for online classroom use.

The design consists of a Welcome Page (Figure 1), Components of the board game (Figure 2).

The results in Table 1 indicate that all users agreed on their satisfaction in using OrbiFIRE - Orbiting the Field

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