Digital Game Based Learning and Gamification, both of them are educational approaches to motivate students to learn, either through using video game design and/ or applying game elements in learning environments. Even though these approaches differs from each other, they both share the same goal which is to maximise students’ engagement in classroom and to inspire them to continue learning.
In this course, participants will learn the basic principals of game based learning and gamification in a classroom environment. More specifically, this course focuses on these approaches on a digital context. The aim is to provide participant tools to establish the connection between game elements, mechanics, components and dynamics, of digital game based learning and gamification.
This is a training that equips the participants with digital examples on how games and gamification can be used in education while engaging in activities related to the appropriate application of game based learning and gamification design. While the participants learn the concept of gamification and the elements surrounding it, they will have an opportunity to apply what they have learned through various activities.
By completing this course, participants will;
Define the key concepts related with digital game based learning and gamification,
Have general information about the digital educational game industry
Know the psychological and theoretical background of digital game based learning and gamification
Understand the elements, mechanics, dynamics and components of digital games and gamification approaches
Gain ideas on how to make a digital gamification design and create gamification environments for classroom settings
Develop teaching plans based on digital game-based learning and gamification
Improve foreign language and communication skills through meeting with colleagues from different countries
Classes take place Monday to Friday in the Morning (9:30 – 13:30) or in the Afternoon (14:30 – 18:30)
• Day 1 - Monday
Welcoming and Introduction of the course programme
Presentation of participants
Ice-breaking activities
What is gamification and game-based learning?
Differences and similarities between gamification and game-based learning
Theory behind the practice: a self-contained learning event
History of gamification and game based learning in education
• Day 2 - Tuesday
Thinking as a game designer
How to improve students’ motivation and engagement in a classroom by using game like strategies
How to incorporate game elements in your subjects: arts, math, science, etc.
Examples of game based learning; role play, competitions, negotiations, etc.
Elements of gamification; badge system, awards, point systems, leaderboards
• Day 3 - Wednesday
The use of technology when it comes to gamification of a lesson
The relationship between game-based learning and technology
Discovering software for gamification in a classroom; Kahoot, Quizziz, Plickers
Tabletop games, Lego, digital and video games
Introduction to Minecraft - as an educational tool
• Day 4 - Thursday
Introduction to Augmented Reality
Fun and engaging classroom activities with augmented reality
Introduction to coding with Scratch
Creating your own digital games
Participants will work in groups and/or individually to develop their own lesson plans by incorporating digital game elements
• Day 5 - Friday
Presentation of group/individual projects
Practical activities of how to incorporate gamification and game based learning in classroom content
Final Remarks and discussion
Exchange of ideas for future collaborations at European level
Certification of Attendance
Confirmation of EuroPass Mobility documents
5 Day Course Fee per person: 400 €
Total Price Includes;
- Administrative support before, during and after the training course
- Course and training materials
- Certificate of Attendance
- Confirmation of Europass Mobility Certificate
- Administrative and Organisational costs
- Coffee Breaks
- School Visits (if scheduled in advance)
* For additional services such as accommodation, guided city tours, airport and local transfers etc. contact us via e-mail: info@euromentor.es