TEACHING

AND
LEARNING IS
AN
ADVENTURE
PLAY IT AS A PIRATE

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BECAUSE A
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Risk taking

Explorer

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A teacher is always wondering how

she/he can engage students

But everybody
knows how the
games engage

A game designed course

brings the oportunity to
apply motivational
techniques to engage
students and enhance
the curriculum

Teachers can create an

environment where students find
experiences which let them to
discover the content, overcome
conflicts, work in community and
develop their creativity.

Play? Could be a game a serious

activity?

It is possible through the approach of gamification. We need

to take all the characteristics of gaming
We need to incorporate not only enjoying elements but also
Capturing students interest, inspiring them, and motivating
them to continue learning.

WHICH SKILLS CAN A

STUDENT DEVOLOPE
THROUGH GAMES

Learn from mistakes

Learn to plan
Make decisions under pressure
Work in community
Develop informational literacy

Other
advantages

-Participate in a mission.
-Engagement by tension-filled
choices.
-Impact minds, bodies, and spirits.
-Have resources available within
you.
-Begin with the content.

THE RESULTS...

The exploration as
curiosity put into
action Don Walsh (2012)

In others words go out from comfort

We invite you to continue

exploring this wonderful
book...