Monday: Introduction

Course introduction and overview.
Icebreaking activity for trainer and participants.
Overview of pedagogical design using apps and software tools.
Introduction to learning theories and instructional design methodologies.
Introduction to the concept of gamification.


Tuesday: Game Design Methodology

Elements of a fun game (obstacles, rewards, tasks, pride, happiness).
User-centered design and the importance of audience knowledge.
Building blocks of great missions for gamification.
Motivational drivers in gamification.
Game mechanics, reasons to play, and the role of points, badges, and leaderboards.
Use of story and emotions in gamification.


Wednesday: Introduction to Scratch Game Creation

Overview of visual coding.
Introduction to Scratch interface.
Creating sprites and using code blocks.
Types of Scratch games.
Steps to create a game on Scratch.
Add a backdrop.
Add a sprite.
Make the sprite move.
Add difficulty.
Add sound.
Increase the score.


Thursday: Using Apps and Digital Tools for Gamification

Overview of gamification digital tools.
Educational tabletop or board games online.
Quiz games for gamification.
Storytelling as a gamification element.
Scavenger hunting in gamified learning.
Evaluation of learning through gamification.


Friday: Practical Application Work

Pedagogical design of a curricular unit using gamification.
Implementation of student-centered learning activities.
Saturday: Practical Application Work

Continued work on practical applications.
Course evaluation.
Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance.


Saturday (Afternoon): 21st Century Skills and Cultural Activities

Exploration of 21st-century skills.
Discussion on the values of art and culture.
Excursion tour and external cultural activities.