Gamification seminar

Content

This learning playlist is designed to guide participants through the fundamentals of gamification in education, offering interactive activities, resources, and reflection exercises to deepen their understanding. Each week, new materials and challenges will be unlocked, allowing learners to engage at their own pace while also participating in live sessions.
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Participants will:
✅ Learn key concepts of gamification and its educational benefits
✅ Explore game mechanics, dynamics, and strategies for engagement
✅ Gain hands-on experience with gamification tools and platforms
✅ Develop their own gamified learning activities
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Participants who complete all activities will receive a digital badge on the Cities of Learning platform, recognizing their achievement in gamification strategies.

Activities to complete

Complete the following activities, earn badges and you will see your playlist progress updated

Introduction to gamification in education

Mandatory

1 hour 30 minutes

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Game mechanics and dynamics for learning

Mandatory

1 hour 30 minutes

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Tools & platforms for gamification

Mandatory

1 hour 30 minutes

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Content

In this third session, we move from theory to practice by exploring the tools and platforms that bring gamified learning to life. From classroom quizzes to immersive storytelling, the right tool can transform how learners engage and stay motivated.
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Participants will get an overview of popular gamification tools like Kahoot, Classcraft, Quizizz, and Duolingo, and learn how to choose the most suitable one based on their learning context. We’ll also explore how to integrate free tools into your own learning experiences and use digital badges to celebrate progress and achievement.
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Content:
How to choose the right gamification tool for your goals
Overview of tools: Kahoot, Classcraft, Duolingo, Quizizz, and more
Platforms and strategies for implementing gamification
Creating gamified learning using accessible, free tools
Using digital badges effectively for motivation and recognition
Interactive activity: hands-on session with a gamification tool
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Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your digital toolbox, this session will equip you with practical ideas to enhance engagement and learning.
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🖥️ This session was delivered via Zoom by Nexes cooperative team, recorded and added to the platform, so you can revisit the content anytime as part of your Cities of Learning achievements.

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Tools & platforms for gamification Get this badge

This badge is awarded to participants who took part in the “Gamification in Education – session 3” of the KVAK Project and completed the practical activity.
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In this session, participants explored a range of gamification tools and platforms, learning how to select and apply them to support learning goals. The session focused on the practical use of free tools, strategies for implementation, and the motivational power of digital badges. Moreover, by completing the activity, participants demonstrated their ability to explore, test, and reflect on gamification tools and how they can be integrated into their own learning environments.

Tasks

Task no.1

Issued by organiser or scanning QR code

1. Choose one gamification tool or platform introduced during the session (e.g., Kahoot, Classcraft, Duolingo, Quizizz, or any other tool explored).
2. Test it out!
3. Create a simple gamified learning activity using the tool (it can be a quiz, challenge, or mini-lesson).
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Try it yourself or with a colleague/friend. Then, keep it to share it with the group in the next online session! We will have time to test some of the tools you created.

Implementing gamification in your teaching

Mandatory

1 hour 30 minutes

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Skills

ESCO

#apply psychological elements to gaming

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#plan workshop activity

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