Kindly note: Registrants will receive an email communicating the relevant information. 

(Gamification Principles and Strategies (13-19 May 2024) is a prerequisite for Game-based learning)

Game-based learning and gamification are two very different–if very effective– instructional phenomena. In this workshop, the companion to the (Level 1) Gamification Principles and Strategies workshop, you will implement the theories, principles, and specifically the mechanics of gamification to create your own games on a topic of your choice. By building an educational or serious game, you can leverage the power behind our innate desire to play.

Among the topics covered in this workshop are why games help us learn so efficiently, “good” game principles for learning, the basics of game design and development, and choosing the right platform for your content.

Learning Objectives:

• Implement sound game design principles for learning in the development of your game-based project
• Determine the most appropriate development platform for your needs
• Build a basic game demo

Format:

This is an asynchronous, week-long workshop that will begin on a Monday and end on the following Sunday. The workshop will require approximately 6-8 hours of work, including reading research-based articles, viewing presentations, engaging in online discussion forums, and submitting assignments. Total length of time to completion: 7 days.

Prerequisites:

• Participants of this workshop are required to first complete the Gamification Principles and Strategies (13-19 May 2024) workshop.

Who should attend?

• Instructors wishing to expand their instructional methods
  
• Instructional designers
• Anyone interested in game design and development

What are the key takeaways from this workshop?

• The skill to apply your understanding of game design and mechanics to learning
• Resources and materials to continue your game development journey
• Examples of game-based learning assets
• A game!

Presented by:

• OLC - Online Learning Consortium