Relevance
Gamification has emerged as a powerful tool to increase student engagement and motivation in educational settings. By applying game design principles to learning environments, educators can create more interactive, effective, and enjoyable learning experiences.
As educators, we can harness the power of game mechanics to foster problem-solving skills, creativity, collaboration, and autonomous learning among students. Gamified approaches can transform traditional learning activities into engaging experiences that keep students motivated and invested in their educational journey.
The course is for those
- Who want to enhance student engagement and motivation through innovative teaching methods
- Who are interested in learning how to apply game design principles in educational contexts
- Who seek to create more interactive and effective learning experiences
- Who want to develop skills in designing and implementing gamified learning modules
Group number
- Minimum: 6 persons
- Maximum: 25 persons
Planned courses and registration deadline
- 2026 March – April
- Deadline: 2026 January
Topic
The course provides a comprehensive overview of gamification in education, focusing on both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Participants will explore how game mechanics can be aligned with pedagogical objectives to create engaging learning experiences.
Through hands-on workshops and collaborative activities, educators will develop skills in designing gamified lessons, implementing various game elements in their teaching practice, and addressing the diverse needs of their students. The course balances theoretical understanding with practical implementation strategies, ensuring participants leave with actionable approaches for their specific educational contexts.
Learning outcomes
- By the end of the training, participants will understand the core principles of game design and their relevance to education
- Be able to design and implement gamified learning experiences aligned with specific learning objectives
- Develop skills in creating progression systems and reward structures that enhance motivation
- Gain insight into addressing diverse learner needs through gamification
- Learn to evaluate the effectiveness of gamified educational interventions
- Enhance their digital literacy and technological pedagogical knowledge
Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
Why choose this course?
- Learn from an expert in both gamification and educational technology
- The course relies highly on participants’ active engagement through daily workshops and hands-on activities
- The training will be fine-tuned according to participants’ needs and interests
- Gain practical experience in creating and implementing gamified learning modules
- Explore case studies of successful gamification implementations in various educational contexts
- Network with educators from diverse backgrounds and share best practices
- Develop personal action plans for implementing gamification in your specific teaching context
Schedule
Day 1: Theory and Game Design Principles
- Introduction to gamification in education
- Psychology of flow, engagement and motivation in learning
- Core game design principles and their educational applications
- Overview of different roles gamification can play in education
- Workshop: Finding the right gamified approach in specific educational contexts
Day 2: Connecting Game Mechanics and Pedagogical Aims
- Aligning game mechanics with learning objectives
- Designing progression systems and reward structures in educational contexts
- Balancing challenge and skill in gamified learning experiences
- Integrating storytelling and narrative elements in educational games
- Workshop: Designing a gamified lesson plan
Day 3: Classroom Applications of Gamification
- Implementing gamification in different subject areas
- Tools and platforms for creating a gamified learning environment
- Gamification strategies for online and blended learning environments
- Using gamification to enhance formative assessment
- Workshop: Creating a prototype of a gamified learning module
Day 4: Special Needs and Stakeholder Considerations
- Adapting gamification for students with special educational needs
- Addressing the problematic relationship of assessment and gamification
- Ethical considerations in educational gamification
- Managing stakeholder expectations (students, parents, administrators)
- Discussion: Overcoming challenges in implementing gamification
Day 5: Assessment and Conclusion
- Evaluating the effectiveness of gamified learning experiences
- Data-driven approaches to refining gamification strategies
- Future trends in educational gamification
- Presentation of group projects and peer feedback
- Reflection and action planning for implementing gamification in participants’ contexts
The illustration for this course was generated by AI.
