Download - Explore like a pirate
TEACHING AND
LEARNING IS AN
ADVENTURE
PLAY IT AS A PIRATE
WHY A
PIRATE?
BECAUSE A PIRATE IS…. Risk taking
Explorer
Fearless
Adventurous
Daring
Curious
A teacher is always wondering how she/he can engage students
But everybody knows how the games engage everyone
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 zone!
We invite you to continue exploring this wonderful
book...