Getting Started

Crystal Island is provided free of charge to educators who would like to use it to teach science problem-solving skills, microbiology, and interpreting complex informational texts. If you are interested in using the Crystal Island game-based learning environment in your middle grade classroom or in a remote learning configuration, contact us at intellimedia@ncsu.edu to request more information. 

Technical Requirements

Crystal Island is available for Windows PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks with the following minimum specifications. 

Windows Laptop or Desktop

Mac Laptop or Desktop

Chromebook

Chromebooks can vary widely depending on the manufacturer and model. Use this chart to try to find your model’s specifications.