Gamification seminar

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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.

Activités à compléter

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

Introduction to gamification in education

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1 heure 30 minutes

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Game mechanics and dynamics for learning

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1 heure 30 minutes

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In the second session of our Gamification Seminar from KVAK project, we dive deeper into the core mechanics and dynamics that make games so engaging — and how we can apply them to learning experiences.
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Participants will explore the building blocks of gamification, from points and badges to quests, levels, and leaderboards, and learn how these elements shape motivation and behavior. We’ll also look at how to align these mechanics with learning objectives to ensure that gamified experiences support both fun and educational value.
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Contents:
Understanding game basics
Key game mechanics: points, badges, leaderboards, quests, levels, etc.
Game dynamics: how players emotionally and socially engage with games
Aligning gamification with clear learning outcomes
Interactive activity: design a simple gamified learning challenge
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This session is ideal for educators, youth workers, and learning designers who want to create engaging, goal-driven experiences using game elements.
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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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Game mechanics and dynamics for learning Get this badge

This badge is awarded to participants who completed the “Gamification in Education – Session 2” of the KVAK Project and successfully submitted the interactive activity.
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In this session, participants explored core game mechanics and dynamics, including points, badges, quests, levels, and leaderboards. They learned how to align these elements with learning objectives and use digital badges to support motivation and recognition. Moreover, through the badge activity, participants demonstrated their ability to apply game mechanics creatively and intentionally to enhance learning and engagement.

Tâches

Tâche n°1

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1. Choose a simple, everyday task or learning activity (e.g., reading a chapter, cleaning a room, practicing vocabulary, group discussion).
2. Gamify it! Break it down by adding at least 3 game mechanics (e.g., points, badges, levels, timer, leaderboard, challenge, reward, quest).
3. Answer these prompts:
a. What task did you choose to gamify? (1–2 sentences)
b. List the game mechanics you used and explain how each one would increase motivation or engagement.
c. (Optional) How would you measure whether your gamified task is effective?
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Submit your answers in written form (max 250 words)

Tools & platforms for gamification

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1 heure 30 minutes

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Implementing gamification in your teaching

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1 heure 30 minutes

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Compétences

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#apply psychological elements to gaming

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#plan workshop activity

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