JaverianaX: Diseño de Juegos Educativos

Course Description

"Diseño de juegos educativos" is an innovative and engaging course that explores the exciting world of educational game design. This course offers a unique opportunity to delve into the potential of educational games in various learning contexts, understand their characteristics, and harness their power to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

What students will learn

• Understand the process of designing and implementing educational games by integrating design thinking methodology with the MDA (Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics) game design model.
• Explore the opportunities that games offer in educational contexts and their potential to improve teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
• Comprehend the educational game design process using the MDA model and Design Thinking methodology.
• Learn how to implement, validate, and adjust educational games through prototype implementation and identify continuous improvement strategies.

Pre-requisites

This course is introductory level and does not require any specific prerequisites. However, a basic understanding of education principles and an interest in game design would be beneficial.

Course Coverage

• Introduction to educational games and their potential in learning environments
• The MDA (Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics) game design model applied to educational games
• Design Thinking methodology and its application in educational game creation
• Integration of Design Thinking and MDA model for innovative educational practices
• Implementation and validation processes for educational games
• Prototype development and testing of educational games
• Strategies for continuous improvement of educational games in teaching practices

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for educators, instructional designers, game developers, and anyone interested in innovative educational practices. It's perfect for those looking to enhance their teaching methods, create engaging learning experiences, or explore the intersection of game design and education.

Real-world Applications

1. Educators can design and implement engaging educational games to enhance student learning and motivation.
2. Instructional designers can incorporate game elements into their curriculum design to create more interactive and effective learning experiences.
3. Game developers can expand their skills to the educational market, creating meaningful and impactful learning games.
4. Education administrators can evaluate and implement game-based learning initiatives in their institutions.
5. Students can apply design thinking and game design principles to various problem-solving scenarios in their academic and professional lives.

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