• In English

  • Online Only
  • 6 Weeks / 6 Sessions

Introduction to Educational Game Design

Principles of game design for education. Master the art of creating engaging learning experiences while developing game design skills. Learn how to craft meaningful mechanics, and turn gameplay into a powerful teaching tool.
Min students: 4 | Max students: 25

What you will learn

  • Understand the connection between play and learning.
  • Knowledge of educational practices that employ play.
  • Understanding of the basics of game design.
  • Tools used to design different kinds of games.
  • Implementation of play into a pre-existing curriculum.
  • Planning/assessment of the learning outcomes of play.
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Start Date
April 3, 2025
End Date
May 15, 2025
Thursdays

18:00 CET, 17:00 GMT, 12:00 EST

Konstantinos Fousteris

Your Instructor:
Konstantinos is a Sociologist with a strong academic background in the Social Sciences, specializing in Education. Holding an M.Sc. in Social and Political Sciences, he has contributed published work to the field, exploring innovative approaches to learning. [full bio]

Turn play into a powerful learning tool by designing your own educational games.

The Course Includes:

  • 6 Live Sessions
  • Lecture Recordings
  • 5 Lectures
  • 1 Hands-on workshop
  • 1 Portfolio Project
  • Lecture Notes in PDF

Requirements:

No prior knowledge of game design is required. Access to Zoom is required.

This course is ideal for:

  • Professional educators
  • School administrators
  • Parents and tutors
  • Programmers and game developers
  • Game designers
  • Game design enthusiasts
Games have the power to engage, inspire, and educate. Whether in the classroom, the schoolyard, or beyond, play can be transformed into a meaningful learning experience. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of designing and using educational games, whether tabletop or digital, to create interactive and effective learning tools.

If you're a game designer, teacher, or educator looking to harness the power of play, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to design games with purpose. You’ll explore key game design principles, learn how to assess learning outcomes, and discover best practices for integrating game-based learning into educational settings.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Game Design Theory: Understand the core principles of game design and its connections to education.
✔️ Educational Theory: Explore the psychology of intrinsic motivation and what makes a game educational.
✔️ Learning Outcomes of Educational Games: Learn how to define and evaluate the educational impact of games.
✔️ Educational Practices: Discover best practices for using play as a pedagogical tool.
✔️ Game-Based Learning Implementation: Learn how to integrate game-based learning into a school curriculum.
✔️ Transforming Existing Games into Educational Experiences: Adapt commercial or traditional games into powerful teaching tools.
✔️ Designing an Educational Game: Apply everything you've learned to create your own prototype educational game.

🎯 By the end of the course, you will have the skills to design and implement engaging educational games that inspire learning through play.
Skills developed: Knowledge of Game-based Educational Practices, Designing Educational Play Sessions, Implementing Games in a Curriculum, Running Educational Play Sessions

Lectures Schedule

Times in Central European Time (CET)

Syllabus

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to have Zoom installed?

Yes. All online lessons are taught via Zoom.

What's the refund policy?

A 100% refund -no questions asked- if you cancel up to 24 hours before the first live session.

Can I pay in instalments?


Yes, instalment payment options are available in most cases. Please reach out to us at info@d6learning.com to discuss the best plan for you.

More questions?

Please contact us directly here. We will respond within 1 to 2 days.
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