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Discover the power of Game Based Learning and Gamification in education
Third-party on-site course

🎮 Gamification and Game Based Learning: Transforming Education with Games 🎲 (Tenerife)

Discover the art of gamification and master the integration of game based learning in the classroom 🎓. This course helps participants transform education into an engaging game, leveraging interactive game based apps and tools 🎯. Bring the excitement of games into your teaching and inspire impactful learning with a hands-on approach! 🌟

Main Topics: Gamification, Game based learning, Games

22.04.2025
Next upcoming session:
13.07.2025 - 19.07.2025
Spain , Canarias , Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)
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Description

Check out the details of our Game Based Learning course  

📑Gamification course daily program

🗝️Keywords: Gamification, Game based learning, Games

📍BolognaPalermoTenerifePorto

📚Category: Innovative Teaching Methods

🗂️Related courses: Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in the classInnovative teaching methods​Outdoor Education courses

📘Full Course Catalogue

📝Pregister online in the Game Based Learning course webpage


🎲 Discover the potential of gamification, game based learning and the integration of game-thinking strategies! It explores core principles, game based tools, and interactive apps to revolutionize education through games. 🎯Participants will gain practical skills to confidently apply gamification techniques, game elements and mechanics, ensuring meaningful and engaging classroom experiences. 

🎮The course also fosters collaboration, equipping educators to excel in diverse educational settings with innovative game based approaches. More...

Learning objectives

  • Get acquainted with the key elements and growing trends related to Game Based Learning and Gamification 🎮
  • Understand the difference between Game Based Learning and Gamification 🤔 
  • Get to know the best Game Based Learning and Gamification apps and tools 🛠️ 
  • Learn the main steps to integrate game-based elements and mechanism in education and gamify the classroom 🏫 Learn how to design and create digital escape rooms and scavenger hunts to increase learners’ engagement and motivation 🔍
  • Exchange best practices and share experiences about Game Based Learning and
  • Gamification with fellow colleagues and the course trainer 🤝
  • Network with individuals and organizations working in the education field in Europe through everyday cooperation and networking activities 🌍

Methodology & assessment

We tailor the working methods based upon participants’ needs, attitudes and professional profiles in order to ensure high productivity, effectiveness and transferability into practice.
The standard methodology is highly practical and participative with hands-on approach that comprises real-job examples, case studies examination and simulations. We embrace collaborative working methods that foster mutual learning and cooperation among participants. Our focus is on transferring knowledge and skills which are applicable to real contexts and/or in the classroom. The pedagogical methods that we use are based upon experiential learning, group and peer activities, learning-by-doing and best practices’ exchange.
We organize optional social, networking and cultural activities in order to give participants the opportunity to know the venue’s culture as well as to exchange best-practice and establish professional links.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

At ELA, we’re all about interactive, engaging learning driven by cutting-edge digital tools. You’ll get full access to slides and resources so you can dive deeper and recreate our activities back home. We’ll also capture the best moments in photos and a highlight video—perfect for sharing and spreading the word.

🌐 Plus, we’ll support your project’s dissemination with social media posts and a blog article celebrating your achievements, collaboration, and boosting your institution’s visibility

Certification details

At the end of the course, each participant will be awarded a certificate of attendance together—if requested—with the Europass Mobility Certificate. 
Our certificates are in line with the Erasmus Quality Standards and include:

  • A short description of the course and its learning outcomes 📑
  • Dates and venue 🗓️
  • The name of the course provider and the course instructor(s) 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Course package content:

    The standard 2025 package costs 1355 EUR and includes:

    • 7-days course and certification fee 📜
    • Accommodation in single-room 🛏️
    • 2 daily coffee breaks ☕
    • 3 meals a day 🍽️
    • A city walking tour 🏙️

    You can opt for a cheaper package and to handle certain practical details yourself (e.g. meals) while we always take care of your accommodation to ensure smooth logistics. For schools sending 2 or more participants, double-room options are available. We can also arrange accommodation for accompanying people.

  • Additional information:
    Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
  • Cancellation & changes:

    In almost all cases participants who cannot attend the course opt to reschedule it. Simply notify us 2 months before your course begins and we'll reschedule you at no cost. Cancellation is free up to 10 weeks before the course. For later unjustified cancellations a fee may be applied depending on the timing of your notification. In cases of force majeure we apply special conditions including free rescheduling.

    ✅See our full cancellation policy

     

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  • Additional information:
    The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Primary education (ISCED 1)
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    Head Teacher / Principal
    Higher education institution staff
  • Learning time:
    25 hours or more

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 13.07.2025 - Ending on 19.07.2025
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    Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)

    , Spain
  • Starting on 21.09.2025 - Ending on 27.09.2025
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    Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)

    , Spain
  • Starting on 16.11.2025 - Ending on 22.11.2025
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    Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)

    , Spain
  • Starting on 19.04.2026 - Ending on 25.04.2026
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    in

    Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)

    , Spain
  • Starting on 05.07.2026 - Ending on 11.07.2026
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    in

    Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)

    , Spain
  • Starting on 20.09.2026 - Ending on 26.09.2026
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    in

    Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)

    , Spain

Past sessions

  • Starting on 04.02.2024 - Ending on 10.02.2024
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    in

    Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)

    , Spain
  • Starting on 15.09.2024 - Ending on 21.09.2024
    Confirmed
    in

    Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)

    , Spain

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