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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Leading Change: Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning course by edX has been designed for teachers and school leaders. The idea is to teach them the strategies and tools needed to support gameful learning in schools. This program has been developed in partnership with the University of Michigan and Microsoft. It is offered to revamp learning and teaching at all educational levels by using video games to create a good learning environment.

The Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning online course discusses how the creation of classroom learning environments can support students’ qualities of competence, autonomy, and relatedness. By doing so, educators will be successful in encouraging resilient and actively engaged learning among learners. This method can engage learners on a global, regional, and local scale.

Furthermore, the Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning program focuses on the latest method to devise an assessment and curriculum which can provide every student with concrete support for personalized learning. By paying the fee, this course will also earn you a verified certificate upon completion, which can be shared on your CV or LinkedIn to advance your career. Without a fee, the programme can be audited by the learners for a limited period of time. 

The Highlights

  • Online certification course
  • Eight-week edX program
  • Course funded by Microsoft
  • Part of the Microsoft K-12 Education Leadership initiative
  • Free course
  • Two to three hours of study each week
  • Self-paced training
  • Introductory course
  • Taught in English

Programme Offerings

  • Microsoft funded course
  • online learning
  • Eight-week programme
  • Free-of-cost training
  • Course delivered in English
  • Two to three hours of weekly study
  • Self-paced learning
  • Part of the Microsoft K-12 Education Leadership initiative

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 4940yesUM–Ann Arbor

The Gameful Learning certification can be studied for free. However, learners can add a verified certificate to this edX training for a minimal fee of Rs. 4,940 

Leading Change: Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning course fee structure

Course Option

Fees in INR

Leading Change: Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning course

Free

Leading Change: Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning course - With certificate

Rs. 4,940


Eligibility Criteria

Anyone with interest in the program concepts can take the Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning certification as it entails no prerequisites.

What you will learn

Game designing skills

Completion of all eight weekly modules of the Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning training will teach you:

  • Ten core design principles for learning games
  • Creating successful plans for the creation of gameful change in your institution/school and measuring the process towards success with Gameful Learning
  • The reason why well-designed games make naturally successful learning environments
  • Ways in which Gameful Learning can help you build formal learning environments to engage learners
  • How to support learning with thoughtful use of technology
  • Methods to design Gameful Learning curriculum and support educators in using Gameful Learning

Who it is for

The Gameful Learning online course is particularly suited for-

  • Teachers
  • Other educators
  • School leaders

Admission Details

Step 1. This link - https://www.edx.org/ will take you to the official edX website.

Step 2. You will reach the course page by searching for “Leading Change: Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning” in the search bar located on the edX homepage.

Step 3. Start your course application by pushing the “Enroll” button.

Step 4. Sign up with a new account or log in to complete your registration and commence the course.

Application Details

Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning training program does not entail any designated application form. It is a free course on the edX website. You can use your Google, Facebook, Apple, or Microsoft account to log in, or sign up with a new account and proceed with the enrolment.

The Syllabus

  • Welcome
  • Navigating the edX Platform
  • Introduce Yourself!
  • Help Us Learn More About You

  • Introduction to the Course
  • What's Your Familiarity With Gameful Learning?
  • Why "Good" Games are Great Learning Environments - Part 1
  • Why "Good" Games are Great Learning Environments - Part 2
  • Why "Good" Games are Great Learning Environments - Part 3
  • Quiz: Ten Principles of Good Games (7 Questions)
  • Three Ways to Think About Games and Learning in School
  • Quiz: Three Ways to think about Games (6 Questions)
  • The Good & Bad of Learning Games with Rich Halverson
  • Core 1 - Explore Further
  • Core 1 - Course Map

  • Motivation, Learning, & Achievement Goal Theory
  • Quiz: Motivation Theories (10 Questions)
  • Self-Determination Theory
  • Quiz: Self-Determination Theory (8 Questions)
  • Grit & Mindset with Angela Duckworth
  • Core 2 Forum Prompt (1 Question)
  • Peer-Reviewed Short Reflection (1 Question)
  • Core 2 - Explore Further
  • Core 2 - Course Map

  • How School Evolved and the Future of School
  • Quiz: The History of Schooling (8 Questions)
  • Peer-Reviewed Short Reflection (1 Question)
  • Option 1 - Explore Further
  • Option 1 - Course Map
  • Complete Core 2 to Open Up Additional Content

  • Gameful Curricula as Personalized Learning
  • Supporting Autonomy
  • Supporting Belongingness
  • Supporting Competence
  • Option 2 Forum Prompt (1 Question)
  • Option 2 - Course Map
  • Complete Core 2 to Open Up Additional Content

  • Learning Communities for Gameful Learning
  • Option 3 Forum Prompt (1 Question)
  • Option 3 - Course Map
  • Complete Core 2 to Open Up Additional Content

  • Introduction to Design-Based Implementation Research
  • Designing for & Assessing Organizational Change with Bill Penuel
  • Quiz: Design-Based Implementation Reseaerch (10 Questions)
  • Peer-Reviewed Assignment (1 Question)
  • Option 4 - Course Map
  • Complete Core 2 to Open Up Additional Content

  • Introduction to Connected Learning with Mimi Ito
  • How Badges Support Learning and Personalization with Dan Hickey
  • Case study - Chicago City of Learning
  • Case study - MOUSE.org
  • Option 5 Forum Prompt (1 Question)
  • Option 5 - Course Map
  • Complete Core 2 to Open Up Additional Content

  • Peer-Reviewed Capstone (1 Question)
  • Bringing It All Together
  • Microsoft Educator Community Badge
  • Share Your Experience
  • Complete Core 2 to Open Up Additional Content

Instructors

UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I study the Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning course for free?

Yes, you can study this edX training free-of-cost. However, there is a small fee if you desire a certificate after finishing this course.

2: How many study hours do I need to devote to this edX course?

You can finish the Go Beyond Gamification with Gameful Learning program by devoting two to three hours per week.

3: Do I need any prior knowledge to study this course?

No, this training does not have any prerequisites.

4: Which university is this program offered by?

The Gameful Learning certification is offered by The University of Michigan, in partnership with Microsoft.

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