Indoor Outdoor Games And Gamification

Indoor Outdoor Games And Gamification

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Certificate Yes

Cost €80/day

Language English

Duration 5 Day course

Cities: Antalya

The course on "Indoor/Outdoor Games and Gamification" aims to equip educators with innovative strategies to integrate gaming principles into educational settings, promoting engagement, collaboration, and learning through play.

Description

This course is designed for educators interested in leveraging indoor and outdoor games, as well as gamification techniques, to enhance student motivation, collaboration, and learning outcomes. Participants will explore various game-based learning theories, practical game design principles, and effective gamification strategies.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the theoretical foundations and benefits of game-based learning and gamification in education.
  • Develop proficiency in designing and implementing indoor and outdoor games that support learning objectives.
  • Explore gamification techniques to enhance student engagement and motivation.
  • Foster collaboration and critical thinking skills through game-based activities.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of games and gamification strategies in achieving educational goals.

Methodology and Implementation

● Theoretical Insights: Introduction to game-based learning theories, gamification frameworks, and cognitive benefits.

● Practical Workshops: Hands-on sessions on designing and adapting indoor and outdoor games for educational purposes.

● Collaborative Learning: Group activities and peer feedback sessions to develop and refine game-based learning materials.

● Technology Integration: Utilizing digital tools and platforms for gamified learning experiences.

● Field Experience: Outdoor sessions to observe and practice implementing outdoor games in educational contexts.

● Guest Speakers: Inviting experts in game design and gamification to share insights and case studies.

Assessment Implementation

● Game Performance: Assessing students' participation and performance in game-based activities.

● Reflection Papers: Analyzing the learning experiences and outcomes of game-based lessons.

● Gamified Assessments: Designing quizzes, challenges, or quests using gamification principles.

● Peer Evaluation: Providing feedback on peers' game designs and implementation strategies.

Daily Programme

Day 1: Introduction to Game-Based Learning and Gamification

Morning Session:

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • Theoretical Foundations of Game-Based Learning and Gamification

Afternoon Session:

  • Workshop: Designing Indoor Games for Educational Objectives
  • Group Activity: Brainstorming Gamification Strategies for Classroom Use

Day 2: Implementing Indoor Games

Morning Session:

  • Seminar: Effective Game Design Principles
  • Practical Activity: Creating Game Mechanics and Rules

Afternoon Session:

  • Workshop: Integrating Technology in Game-Based Learning
  • Peer Review: Feedback on Indoor Game Designs

Day 3: Exploring Outdoor Games

Morning Session:

  • Guest Speaker: Outdoor Game Design and Implementation
  • Field Experience: Observing and Participating in Outdoor Games

Afternoon Session:

  • Workshop: Adapting Outdoor Games for Educational Settings
  • Case Studies: Successful Examples of Outdoor Game-Based Learning

Day 4: Gamification Techniques

Morning Session:

  • Seminar: Gamification Strategies to Enhance Engagement
  • Workshop: Applying Gamification to Curriculum Design

Afternoon Session:

  • Group Work: Developing Gamified Learning Activities
  • Reflection on Challenges and Opportunities in Gamification

Day 5: Assessment and Reflection

Morning Session:

  • Implementing Gamified Assessments: Best Practices and Considerations
  • Monitoring Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes

Afternoon Session:

  • Final Project Presentation: Showcasing Implemented Games or Gamified Activities
  • Closing Remarks, Feedback, and Course Evaluation