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...