Course description

Course overview and purpose:
The “Gamified learning: tools and techniques for teachers” course is an innovative course designed to empower educators with the skills to transform their teaching through gamification. In an ever-changing educational landscape, traditional methods often fall short of engaging students. This course leverages the power of gamification to create dynamic, interactive, and effective learning environments.

The course emphasises active learning, collaboration, and the creation of meaningful educational experiences. Participants will explore game design principles, learning how to integrate these into their classrooms to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.

While focused on tools and techniques, this course critically examines the pedagogical principles of gamification to ensure they support teaching environments that encourage exploration, inquiry, and discovery. Through hands on activities and collaborative projects, teachers will learn to design gamified lessons that promote intrinsic motivation and cater to diverse learning needs. Participants will examine how to effectively manage the dynamics of reward systems, achievements, progress tracking, and potential classroom competition, aiming to promote meaningful student engagement.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to create student centered learning experiences that inspire and motivate their students.

Learning outcomes:

• Define the key principles and terminology of gamification in an educational context.
• Assess the advantages and potential obstacles of implementing gamification in various classroom settings.
• Learn how to promote active, self-directed learning where students build knowledge through experience and reflection.
• Create lesson plans that incorporate game mechanics to enhance student engagement and foster a deeper understanding of content.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using digital platforms to create engaging educational experiences.
• Effectively integrate gamification techniques into classroom management and instructional practices.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes teamwork, inclusivity, and positive competition through gamification.