GameOn: Non-formal learning in Game design

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This learning playlist explores the essentials of non-formal learning and how this methodology can be applied in the game design process.
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Complete all playlist activities to learn about:
What is non-formal learning?
What are the values and principles that guide non-formal learning?
How does non-formal learning look in practice?
How can you apply non-formal learning in a game design process?
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Watch this video that introduces how games and game design can be used as a tool in non-formal learning:
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Follow the following playlist activities to develop your non-formal learning understanding and competences to support better the learning of people involved in the game design process.
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The international partnership “GameOn” created this playlist to promote inclusion, participation and critical thinking through game design. Learn more about this partnership here.
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Expert partners:
﻿Nexes (ES) – lead partner, Idealúdica (ES), Universitat de Barcelona (ES), BalkanIdea Novi Sad (SR), Nectarus (LT), Associazione Interculturale NUR (IT).
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Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
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Cover image by Shubham Dhage on Unsplash 

Activities to complete

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

GameOn: Non-formal learning in a nutshell

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In this activity, you will learn the essentials of non-formal learning. Visit other activities of the playlist “GameOn: Non-formal learning in Game design” to explore more about how to apply non-formal learning in the game design process.
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Watch the following video to develop your understanding of non-formal learning. While watching, reflect on the following:
How do you describe in your own words what non-formal learning is?
How much of your educational work is non-formal learning?
What questions do you have about non-formal learning practices?
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You may complete the activity and earn a digital badge by adding your reflections to the badge evidence below. In the resources, you may find additional reference documents to develop your non-formal learning understanding.
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This activity is part of the wider educational effort of the international partnership “GameOn” to promote inclusion, participation and critical thinking through game design. Learn more about this partnership here.
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Expert partners:
﻿Nexes (ES) – the lead partner, Idealúdica (ES), Universitat de Barcelona (ES), BalkanIdea Novi Sad (RS), Nectarus (LT), Associazione Interculturale NUR (RS).
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Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
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Cover image by Maximalfocus on Unsplash﻿

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Earners of this badge completed the activity to learn the essentials of non-formal learning.
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They watched the video about non-formal learning and reflected on their understanding of non-formal learning by following these questions:
How do you describe in your own words what non-formal learning is?
How much of your educational work is non-formal learning?
What questions do you have about non-formal learning practices?
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The evidence of completing this activity is included in the badge and was reviewed and verified by the organisers.
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This activity is part of the wider educational effort of the international partnership “GameOn” to promote inclusion, participation and critical thinking through game design. Learn more about this partnership here.

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Task no.1

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Watch the video that introduces the non-formal learning essentials. Share your thoughts on the following questions to earn the activity badge:
How do you describe in your own words what non-formal learning is? Post your non-formal learning definition.
How much of your educational work is non-formal learning? Give specific non-formal learning examples. If available, add images or links to non-formal learning activities. 
What questions do you have about non-formal learning practices? Post your questions.

GameOn: Values and principles of non-formal learning.

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GameOn: Non-formal learning values and principles on a trial

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GameOn: Non formal learning in practice

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GameOn: Non-formal learning meets the game design

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Organisers

GameOn - Game Design for Inclusion

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