Gamification in Education

Description

This course explores gamification as a powerful approach to increase motivation, participation, and engagement in contemporary classrooms. Participants will learn how to integrate both traditional classroom games and digital game-based strategies to create playful, meaningful, and student-centred learning experiences. From points, rewards, and storytelling missions to interactive digital challenges and quizzes, teachers will discover how learning can be transformed into an engaging adventure.

Through hands-on workshops and collaborative lesson design, participants will experiment with different gamified techniques and adapt them to a wide range of subjects and age groups. The course also addresses the pedagogical balance between fun and learning objectives, the promotion of healthy competition and cooperation, and the importance of inclusive and accessible gamified activities for all learners.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the principles of gamification and its impact on learner motivation, engagement, and achievement.
• Identify and apply core game elements (points, levels, rewards, storytelling, challenges) in educational contexts.
• Adapt traditional classroom games, role-plays, and storytelling activities for learning purposes.
• Design interactive digital quizzes, challenges, and game-based learning activities.
• Create inclusive gamified activities that balance enjoyment with clear learning outcomes.
• Design, implement, and evaluate gamified lesson plans for different subjects and age groups.
• Reflect on best practices in gamification and exchange ideas with fellow educators.

Indicative Daily Programme

Day 1 – Welcome & Introduction to Gamification

Introduction to the course, the school, and the external activities
Icebreakers and networking
What is gamification? Benefits for learning and motivation
Group discussion: traditional vs. digital gamification
Presentations of the participants’ schools

Day 2 – Game Elements in Education

Types of Artificial Intelligence
Points, levels, challenges, rewards, and storytelling in education
Workshop: analysing examples of classroom games
Practical activity: designing a simple points-and-rewards system for a lesson

Day 3 – Traditional and Digital Games in the Classroom

Adapting board games, role-plays, and storytelling games for learning
Designing real-time competitive quizzes and classroom challenges
Creating visual and interactive digital learning materials
Peer sharing of ideas

Day 4 – Digital Gamification and Collaboration

Designing interactive online games and challenges
Creating escape-room style learning activities and treasure hunts
Using digital tools to foster collaboration and teamwork
Reflection: when to use digital tools vs. low-tech gamification

Day 5 – Designing Gamified Lessons

Participants create their own gamified lesson plans
Micro-teaching and peer feedback
Final reflection, evaluation, and certificate ceremony

Day 6 – Cultural Excursion

Cultural visit
Networking and closure

Sessions

Select the date you prefer and click 'Register Now' to secure your spot.

ⓘ Key Information

Here are the important specifics regarding attendance, scheduling, activities, and what you will need.

Certificate of Completion

Requirement: To be eligible for the Certificate of Completion, participants are required to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 80% of all scheduled course sessions.

Issuance: The certificate will typically be issued on the last day of the course (e.g., Friday or Saturday). Upon request, we can also provide supporting documentation to facilitate the completion of your Europass Mobility documents.

Course Schedule

Timing: Classes are held during the weekday, taking place in either the morning or the afternoon. The specific timing will be determined by the course provider and the availability of the trainers.

Flexibility & Finalization: The course outlines are subject to minor modifications, depending on both participants' collective requests and the trainer's discretion. The definitive schedule will be distributed to all participants no later than two weeks (14 days) prior to the start date of the course. Should you have a specific topic you wish to see included, please communicate it at least four weeks in advance.

Cultural & Social Activities

Standard Arrangement: The majority of planned cultural and social activities are organized for Saturday. These typically include tickets to local museums, city cards, or excursions managed by an external tour operator.

- Alternative Timing: If you prefer to utilize these included options earlier in the week, this may be possible. However, please note that choosing an alternative timing means no additional cultural activities will be planned for the final Saturday.

Extra Activities: Additional cultural activities or excursions beyond the standard offering can be arranged upon request for an extra fee.

- Details & Options: For a complete list of recommended attractions, detailed excursion information, and to see what our location in Ammochostos/Famagusta has to offer, please see our dedicated Cultural Activities page.

Required Equipment

Personal Device: Depending on the specific focus and requirements of the course you enroll in, you may be required to bring your own laptop or tablet. Specific instructions will be provided before the course begins.

Course Fee and Confirmation

Tuition Cost: The fee for the full course is 480 €.

Daily Rate: This fee corresponds to a daily rate of 80 €.

Provisional Registration: You are welcome to register for any date, even if the course is not yet officially confirmed, especially for dates several weeks or months away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will send an official date confirmation. If we are unable to confirm the date you registered for, we will promptly offer you suitable alternative course options.

Participation Confirmation (Payment): To confirm your place and validate your participation in the course, the full course fee must be paid within 7 days (seven calendar days) following your registration.

Cancellation and Changes

Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellations made at least 40 days before the course start date are accepted without charge.

For cancellations made fewer than 40 days before the course start date, participants may:

Transfer their booking to a later date at no extra cost.
Nominate a substitute participant to take their place.
Request a refund, minus a €100 administrative fee per participant.

Unconfirmed or Cancelled Courses: If a course is cancelled or postponed by Unveiling Horizons (e.g., due to low enrollment), registered participants will receive a 100% refund or the option to transfer to a future session. Unveiling Horizons is not liable for personal travel or accommodation expenses.

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