Games in Education: Gamification
Offered By: OpenLearning
Course Description
Overview
Explore the transformative potential of gamification in educational settings through this 6-week course. Delve into the principles of game design and their application to learning environments, examining how game mechanics can enhance student engagement, motivation, and knowledge retention. Analyze case studies of successful gamification implementations across various educational levels and subjects. Develop practical skills to create gamified learning experiences, design educational games, and integrate game-based elements into existing curricula. Evaluate the effectiveness of gamification strategies and learn to address potential challenges in implementation. By the end's course, gain the expertise to leverage gamification techniques to create more dynamic, interactive, and effective learning experiences for students of all ages.
Taught by
Tom Benjamin
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