Transform Learning with Engaging Educational Games!

Embark on a revolutionary journey where aspiring educators and game designers converge to create engaging educational tools that captivate students' minds. This course will empower you with foundational skills in educational game design, guiding you through a project-based learning experience that culminates in a functional prototype of an educational game. By harnessing the power of game design principles and educational psychology, you will unlock the potential to transform learning experiences in real classroom settings.

Who is it For?

This course is tailor-made for you if you're an aspiring educator or game designer who feels overwhelmed by the complexities of game development and educational theory. You might be struggling to create engaging content that resonates with students or unsure how to integrate educational psychology into your designs. Imagine transforming your ideas into reality, just like Sarah, a recent graduate who took this course. She went from feeling lost in her teaching methods to creating an interactive game that increased her students' engagement by 50%! Your journey could be next!

Audience:

• •Aspiring educators looking to enhance learning experiences
• •Game designers wanting to create educational tools
• •Students interested in game development and educational psychology

Prerequisites

Don’t worry! You don’t need to be a tech wizard to join us. Just bring your basic computer skills, a passion for game design, and a curiosity about educational concepts. Think of these prerequisites not as barriers, but as stepping stones to your transformative journey!

Requirements:

• •Basic computer skills
• •Interest in game design
• •Familiarity with educational concepts

What's Inside?

This course is structured around hands-on learning and practical assignments that will guide you to create a functional educational game prototype. You'll explore modules that blend theoretical knowledge with real-world application.

Modules:

• •Foundations of Game Design
• •Understanding Educational Psychology
• •Hands-On with Scratch and Unity
• •Inclusive Game Design for Diverse Learners
• •The Art of Playtesting
• •Finalizing Your Educational Game Prototype

Quizzes:

Quizzes will be integrated throughout the course to reinforce your understanding of key concepts, ensuring you grasp the essential principles of game design and educational psychology.

Assignments:

Exciting assignments will challenge you to apply what you've learned, such as creating game concepts, developing prototypes, and conducting playtesting sessions to refine your designs.

Practical Project:

Create a simple educational game prototype using Scratch or Unity over 4-8 weeks, incorporating principles of game design and educational psychology while utilizing feedback from playtesting.

Before You Start:

Before you jump into the course, make sure you have access to a computer and the necessary software for Scratch or Unity. Familiarize yourself with basic game design concepts to get a head start!

Books to Read:

Recommended readings will enhance your understanding of educational psychology and game design principles, providing you with a solid foundation to build upon during the course.

Glossary:

A glossary of key terms will be provided to help you navigate the language of game design and educational theory.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this course, you will master the core principles of game design and their application in educational contexts. You'll be equipped to create engaging educational content that captivates students!

Skills:

• •Master the core principles of game design
• •Develop a functional prototype of an educational game
• •Incorporate feedback from playtesting to refine game mechanics

Time to Complete

4-8 weeks, with a commitment of 15-20 hours per week for self-study, practical assignments, and peer feedback.

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