# The Detective: Verona

> Solve mysteries by collecting, evaluating, and using information in a modern Verona setting. (iPhone/iPad app by K20 Center - University of Oklahoma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detective-verona/id912502877 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [K20 Center - University of Oklahoma](https://appshunter.io/developer/676209138)
- Category: Games, Education, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 271 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detective-verona/id912502877/reviews.md

## What is The Detective?

About the Game

The Detective: Verona is designed to show players that the key to information literacy is simple: collect information, evaluate that information by asking the right questions and use organizational strategies that work for you. 

The game is set in the world of Romeo and Juliet, in present day Verona. As the grandchild of the famous private investigator Giovanni Durano it’s now your turn to solve mysteries by collecting, evaluating and using information. 

In each scenario you must focus on collecting, evaluating and using information. By seeking out information from multiple sources, you will become better informed about the problem. By screening the collected information for specific criteria (like objectivity, verifiability, authority, timeliness and detail), you will determine if information is credible or unreliable. At the end of each scenario, you’ll need to draw conclusions from the information you’ve collected and choose evidence to justify your answer.

Learning Goals

In “The Detective: Verona” students encounter real-world informational literacy tasks such as collecting, evaluating and using information from different media types and formats. Designed for students grade 9-12, “The Detective: Verona” is aligned with national educational standards for literacy.

The purpose of “The Detective: Verona” is to teach students to make informed decisions and solve problems by making use of information from diverse formats and media in real-world situations. Because students ingest so much information via multiple media, they must focus on collecting, evaluating, and using information in order to effectively apply it to the game scenario and their classroom studies. 

     -Collect information

     Students need to seek out information from multiple sources to become better informed about the problem. 

     -Evaluate information

     Students will need to determine if information is credible or unreliable by screening it for specific criteria. This level is all about the following topics: 

     -Verifiability

     Does this information use references or sources that can be verified? Are sources listed? Can it be cross-referenced with other information? 

     -Objectivity

     What are the intentions of the author? Are methods explained? Does the source give objective information (good science or journalism, for example?) Is it biased because of the author's personal point of view of somebody or hidden commercial interests? Maybe the information is just an opinion or even a lie? 

     -Timeliness
     
     Watch the date of the information. Is it current or outdated? 

     -Detail

     How specific or vague is the source? Is the information clear or does it have more than one interpretation? 

     -Authority

     Who is the author? What is the expertise behind this source? Did the author declare her/his name? Is she/he an expert of this field or maybe just ignorant of the topic? How much experience does the author have in the topic she/he is talking about? 

     -Use Information

     Students will need to organize their collected and evaluated information to form a coherent understanding of the problem. One way to do this in the game is to flag your clues as credible/unreliable or show if the clue leads you to one solution or the other. They find out what way of organizing works best for them. In the end, it’s important that the student can make an informed decision about the problem and justify their decision with credible information.

## Key features

- Information collection
- Information evaluation
- Problem-solving scenarios
- Real-world literacy tasks
- Modern Verona setting
- Aligned with educational standards

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-detective-verona/id912502877/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Become a detective and improve your research

*2014-10-01, version 1.0*

This is a fun approach to learning the key skills of research in a variety of media.

### 5/5 — Learning CAN Be FUN

*2014-09-16, version 1.0*

As an educator I want to find engaging activities that require students to think.  I asked my 10-year-old daughter to play this game, she enjoyed her experience and as we reflected on what she learned we had a great conversation on what constitutes reliable information.  That is an important life lesson in today's world of mass media for a fifth grader.

### 4/5 — its good

*2014-09-11, version 1.0*

I updated my review after playing  awhile longer,  decided I should give it more time I tend to be impatient with games.  After playing through the first 2 scenarios I enjoyed it.

### 4/5 — The Detective:Verona

*2014-09-10, version 1.0*

It is a good game, interesting and educational. Is quirky and sometimes funny. Cool references to Romeo and Juliet, nice art.  You probably need to be over ten to really take advantage of the information literacy content. A good game to start kids evaluating the infmration they recieve over the internet and all sorts of media.

## Frequently asked questions about The Detective

### What is the main goal of The Detective: Verona?

The main goal of The Detective: Verona is to teach players how to collect, evaluate, and use information effectively to solve mysteries and make informed decisions, mirroring real-world informational literacy tasks.

### What age group is The Detective: Verona designed for?

The Detective: Verona is specifically designed for students in grades 9-12, aligning with national educational standards for literacy.

### Does The Detective: Verona require an internet connection to play?

The provided data does not specify whether The Detective: Verona requires an internet connection for gameplay. However, many educational games can be played offline.

### How does The Detective: Verona help players evaluate information?

The game guides players to screen collected information for specific criteria such as verifiability, objectivity, timeliness, detail, and authority to determine its credibility.

### What is the setting of The Detective: Verona?

The Detective: Verona is set in present-day Verona, within the world inspired by the story of Romeo and Juliet, where players take on the role of a private investigator's grandchild.

### Is The Detective: Verona available on multiple devices?

Based on the provided data, The Detective: Verona is currently supported on iPads. Information regarding availability on other devices like Android phones or tablets is not specified.

### How often is The Detective: Verona updated?

The Detective: Verona was last updated on October 12, 2015, with version 9.21.15. This indicates a significant gap since its last known update.

### What are the learning goals of The Detective: Verona?

The learning goals include developing skills in collecting information from diverse sources, evaluating its credibility based on specific criteria, and using that information to solve problems and make informed decisions.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 9.21.15 — 2015-10-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Various bug fixes based on feedback.

### 6.25.2015 — 2015-07-07

Improved performance and minor content updates.

### 1.01 — 2014-10-11

Fixed the title of the app and updated keywords list to aid searching.

### 1.0 — 2014-09-08

No release notes.

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