Course Description
Our AI for game-based learning teacher training help educators face one of the main modern educational challenges: creating dynamic learning environments that grab student’s attention.
Game-based learning techniques have proven to be effective in increasing student engagement and learning in class both in primary and in secondary schools. However, student’s constant exposure to technology demands the use of digital tools in class, while the teacher's workload is increasing. This course is a valuable professional development opportunity, empowering educators to both captivate students and optimise their valuable time in the classroom.
The course includes a deep dive into game-based learning (GBL), exploring how this methodology can be seamlessly integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and essential ICT tools for educational games. Participants will gain practical expertise in designing educational games to the lesson units, leading to student engagement. By mastering AI-driven approaches, you will learn to reduce your teacher workload with AI tools through intelligent content creation and adaptive learning design, thus fostering a more personalised and effective learning experience for every student.
The course is suitable for all educators, as it will be adapted to their needs and school type (early childhood, primary, secondary, VET).
Course Content
- Foundations of game-based learning: core concepts and motivational theories
- Exploring and applying game mechanics in educational design
- ICT tools for educational games and digital learning platforms
- Hands-on creation of digital games
- Generative AI for teaching materials and game ideation
- Basic AI features for educational games
- Prompt engineering for game-based lessons to generate comprehensive educational content and lesson plan
- Application of game mechanics within full lesson plans and unit structures
- Assessment in game-based learning
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Apply core theoretical principles in their teaching
- Identify and integrate effective game mechanics into educational activities to increase student engagement with gamification techniques.
- Use ICT tools for educational games and digital platforms to create interactive learning experiences.
- Use AI for game-based learning to develop lesson content.
- Design comprehensive game-based lesson plans using AI support.
- Apply prompt engineering for game based lessons to generate detailed content, including rules and assessment rubrics.
- Develop appropriate assessment methods for game-based learning activities
- Strategically employ AI for personalised learning activities within game-based contexts, catering to diverse student needs.
Assessment and Certificates
Assessment of performance will be through delegate-completed portfolio of work. The final course certification for successful completion is a college-issued “Course Certificate of Completion”, for each module studied. In addition, where applicable, delegates will receive relevant EuroPass certificates.
