Learning Unit 17

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Learning Unit 17

Basics of Edutainment, Game-based learning and Storytelling

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Objective

The goal of this learning unit is to introduce the concept of Edutainment and explain its educational foundation. It aims at explaining the benefit of playing features in a learning experience and defines in detail the concept of:

  • Game-based learning
  • Gamification
  • Storytelling

Contents

  • Introduction to edutainment: definition, history and examples
  • The introduction of technology in the edutainment products
  • The importance of play in a learning environment: a brief history
  • Paradigms of play: Gamification and game-based learning

Slides & Handout​

Online supporting material

Documents

D 17.1 – Gamifying Learning Experience: Practical Implication and Outcomes

D 17.2 – Addressing the needs of modern students: how gamification can improve learning experience