The main objective of the course is to encourage the implementation of SMART pedagogy and gamification in education by empowering educational staff to integrate gamification into teaching. This is a practical course for teachers who want to use gamification in teaching and apply the acquired skills in creating gamification activities.

Participants will gain knowledge about the SMART pedagogy, effective use of gamification (tools) and meaningful application of gamification.

• Get an overview of the latest trends in the use of gamification in education.
• Learn about the concept of SMART pedagogy.
• Better understanding of today’s students
• Learn how to create gamification content for your students using simple, free, and intuitive ICT tools.
• Exchange best practices and share knowledge with participants.
• Help teachers design and implement motivating activities for their student’s using gamification.
• Help teachers develop their communication skills in English.

DAY 1

• Participants arrival
• Meeting in a hotel
• Practical information about the city, currency, etc.

Day 2

• Course introduction
• Participants introduction (short presentations about participants schools and cities)
• Icebreaker activities
• The role of teacher and students in today’s education
• SMART pedagogy
• ICT in education (e-learning, mobile learning, AI, VR an AR)
• Game-based/play-based learning/gamification

Day 3

• Tailored gamification
• MDA framework
• Gamification in the language, art, STEM, and inclusive education

Day 4

• Gamification tools and apps: games and quizzes
• Practical work

Day 5

• Gamification tools and apps: Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication
• Practical work

Day 6

• Gamification tools: Escape room and treasure hunt
• Flipped learning
• Practical work
• Certificates ceremony
• Writing reviews