What are the differences between Murder at Old Fields and Diablo Highway?

The online version of Murder at Old Fields was created first – in 2013 – using the latest in browser technologies available at the time. Diablo Highway was created next – released in 2020. It utilizes the latest in browser technologies available now including WebGL, which allows for the manipulation of 3D graphics for the control samples and the evidence.

Both Murder at Old Fields and Diablo Highway are based on actual crimes from the past.

Murder at Old Fields has both a web-based digital activity and a real-world kit with labs that can be done in the school classroom or lab. Diablo Highway has both a web-based digital activity and a real-world kit with labs that can be done in the school classroom or lab.

Murder at Old Fields has 8 lessons and 5 lab activities. Diablo Highway has 11 lessons and 9 lab activities.

Murder at Old Fields has 1 crime scene. Diablo Highway has 2 crime scenes.

Murder at Old Fields has lab control samples and evidence in 2D. Diablo Highway has lab control samples and evidence in 3D.

Diablo Highway has two advanced labs – Crime Scene Mapping and Firearms Identification.

Diablo Highway offers enhanced 360 degree movement through the crime scene.

Murder at Old Fields has free Teacher Accounts and Student Accounts that are purchased based on a time-based subscription. Student accounts can be re-used during the active period of the subscription. Murder at Old Fields costs less than Diablo Highway.

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Diablo Highway has free Teacher Licenses and Single Use Student Licenses that do not expire. Diablo Highway cost more than Murder at Old Fields.

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