Online Professional Development Course

Game-Based Learning in Your Classroom

Media Literacy Youth & Media Trends Educators University students Teacher trainees Elementary school Secondary school Vocational school Special school Beginner

Duration: 1 hours

Online Professional Development Course

Game-Based Learning in Your Classroom

Media Literacy Youth & Media Trends Educators University students Teacher trainees Elementary school Secondary school Vocational school Special school Beginner

In this course, we will take an in-depth look at game-based learning and the differences between game-based learning and gamification. We will discuss the role teachers play in this process and which games are suitable for game-based learning.
In addition, we will look at different examples of games that allow students to get creative in your classroom.

Learning goals

  • You will understand the difference between game-based learning and gamification.
  • You will comprehend the teacher's role in facilitating game-based learning.
  • You will learn to identify games suitable for educational purposes.
  • You will become familiar with Minetest/Luanti, CoSpaces, Draw Your Game Infinite, Bloxels, and Assassin's Creed as educational tools.
  • You will be able to implement these games effectively in the classroom to enhance learning.
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Nina Autenrieth ist ausgebildete Lehrerin und seit 2021 akademische Mitarbeiterin am Zentrum für Medienbildung der PH Schwäbisch Gmünd sowie freie Medien- und Spielpädagogin. Sie promoviert aktuell im Fach Erziehungswissenschaft mit einem Schwerpunkt auf der Rolle von Leadership in Schulentwicklungsprozessen.

Nina Autenrieth is a qualified teacher and has been working as an academic assistant at the Center for Media Education at PH Schwäbisch Gmünd since 2021. In addition to this role, she is also a freelance media and games educator. Currently, she is pursuing her doctorate in educational science, focusing on the impact of leadership in school development processes.
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