Game-based learning

Scope

Educators will enhance their teaching methodologies by incorporating innovative and engaging game-based strategies, creating dynamic and interactive learning environments. The training also fosters digital proficiency, equipping teachers to effectively implement digital games as educational tools and stay in tune with contemporary teaching trends. The participants will gain the ability to cultivate their students’ engagement and enthusiasm for learning, adapting the offered tools across various subjects and educational levels. The scope of our Game-Based Learning training is to evoke our own creativity, and provide the tools to bring  back enthusiasm and engagement in classrooms.

 ECVET points: 3.5

Target groups

Teachers and trainers in primary, secondary schools, vocational education schools and organizations, adult learning providers. 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the training course, the participant is expected to: 

• Understand the notion of gamification in education and its profound benefits. 
• Acquire the skills to design engaging and effective courses and lesson plans.   
• Develop the ability to assess and evaluate the impact of game-based learning, ensuring continuous improvement and success in their educational process. 
• Use drama techniques and role playing for educational purposes. 
• Learn the various types & benefits of digital learning games and be trained on the most important of them. 
• Learn the various types & benefits of XR games and be trained on the most important of them. 
• Conseptualise, design and produce educational games

Methodology

An interesting blend of theoretical presentations and practical exercises, the course uses a hands-on mostly methodology enhancing participation, creativity, fun, team building and learning through doing. Tailored for educators seeking innovative tools to enrich their daily pedagogical practices. 

Thematic units

• Game based Learning 
• Gamification techniques  
• Web-based virtual reality games 
• Theatre games 
• Role playing  
• Creation of board games

Learning material

The learning material consists of presentations and support material in English language.

Cost

Tuition fee: 400 euro per person 

The cost includes the learning material and the certificates: Certificate of completion, Europass Certificate Supplement, Europass Mobility.

The cost can be funded by Erasmus+ programme KA1 mobility of staff.

Cultural activities (optional)

Includes:

1. a walking tour of Piraeus and welcome dinner,

Indicative menu: Cretan salad, zucchini fritters, sausage, cretan grilled cheese, cretan meat balls, pork slow roasted in the oven with sauce and herbs, served with mashed potatoes flavoured with mushroom truffle, traditional cretan pasta,  dessert, wine / raki

PRICE per person: 25 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)

1. a guided tour of Athens, visit to Archaeological sites,

It includes: The Acropolis hill, Parthenon, the historical  area of Plaka & Monastiraki: 3 hours guided tour
COST: 150€ divided to the number of participants. No transport costs or entrance ticket to Acropolis Hill are included.

1. a common dinner in Athens,

Indicative menu: Feta wrapped with honey and sesame, greek salad, black eyed peas, octopus, calamari, cod croquettes, chicken strips, burger patties, orzotto with vegetables, wine and refreshments

PRICE per person: 30 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)

The restaurants and menu may change depending on the availability and time of the year and the weather conditions.

The cost of local transportation and the entrance fees to sites and museums are not included.

Training sessions

Further information

Lila Anthopoulou, tel: +30 2104286227, e-mail: lila@idec.gr