Gamification in Teaching for Erasmus+ Teachers

28/09/2026 – 02/10/2026
12/10/2026 – 16/10/2026
02/11/2026 – 06/11/2026
07/12/2026 – 11/12/2026
18/01/2027 – 22/01/2027
22/02/2027 – 26/02/2027
19/04/2027 – 23/04/2027
24/05/2027 – 28/05/2027
12/07/2027 – 16/07/2027
23/08/2027 – 27/08/2027
11/10/2027 – 15/10/2027
15/11/2027 – 19/11/2027

Gamification in Teaching

This course is centered around the idea that games give a meaning to experiences, they provide a set of boundaries within a safe environment to explore and they provide motivation to succeed and reduce the sting of failure.

A course built around turning your classroom into an engaging, game-like learning journey. Across five days, participants explore the psychology of motivation and play, discover what makes learning genuinely fun, and learn to design environments that keep students motivated, collaborative and engaged.

WHO IT’S FOR

Teachers, trainers, adult educators, school leaders and administrative staff who want to bring gamification and playful engagement into their teaching. No previous experience needed.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The theory behind motivation, engagement and play in learning
How to apply gamification elements and design systems to your lessons
Digital gamification tools and real classroom examples
How to build learning spaces and communities that support motivation and collaboration

WHY THIS COURSE

A fully experiential week — structured as a journey with its own milestones and challenges — where you design your own gamified lesson plan and leave ready to bring it back to your classroom.

Gamification in Education Course description

📘COURSE OVERVIEW

Gamification is a dynamic educational approach that harnesses the power of game mechanics to enhance learning outcomes. It’s not just about making learning fun—it’s about transforming how students engage with knowledge, skills, and tasks.

In this course, you’ll explore how gamification increases student motivation, boosts retention, fosters creativity, and transforms traditional classroom dynamics. Whether you’re new to gamification or looking to expand your toolkit, you’ll gain the confidence to design and implement game-based strategies that truly resonate with learners.

Through a hands-on, creative, and collaborative environment, you’ll discover tools, techniques, and real-life examples to bring game thinking into your teaching practice—across any subject or age group.

Gamification in Teaching COURSE KEY POINT

🔍 What You’ll Learn

During this course, participants will discover:

Core principles, mechanics, and dynamics of gamification
Differences between gamification, ludification, and game-based learning
How to design effective, engaging gamified lessons
The use of points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges
Integration of ICT and digital platforms into your gamified classroom
Best gamification tools for educators
Psychological and motivational foundations of gamified learning
How to create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom through games
Examples of successful gamification projects from across Europe

Objectives of Gamification in Education Course for teachers

🎯OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the distinctions between gamification and game-based learning
Apply gamification mechanics and techniques in the classroom
Use point systems, badges, and challenges to engage students
Incorporate ICT tools and online platforms into their teaching
Create their own gamified lesson plans and projects
Design inclusive, learner-centered, game-based experiences
Identify current best practices in gamified education
Improve English communication and teamwork through collaborative activities
Foster international cooperation and cross-cultural exchange

Schedule for the Gamification in Education Course

📅SCHEDULE

🔵 Day 1 – Introduction to Gamification
09:00–10:30 | Welcome, getting to know each other & course introduction
10:30–11:30 | What is Gamification? Principles, goals, benefits & challenges
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Gamification vs. Ludification, Game-Based Learning & Gaming
13:00–14:00 | First steps: Real-world gamification examples

🟡 Day 2 – Game Theory & Lesson Design
09:00–10:30 | The Pyramid of Gamification Elements (Werbach & Hunter)
10:30–11:30 | Game theory in lesson planning
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Group workshop: “Play, Score, Learn” – Design a game
13:00–14:00 | Psychology of game-based learning

🔵 Day 3 – Fun Theory & Gamification Tools
09:00–10:00 | Theory of Fun for Game Design (Raph Koster)
10:00–11:00 | Real-life applications of Fun Theory
11:00–11:30 | Introduction to digital gamification tools
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–14:00 | Workshop: Gamification with computer games & top tools

🟡 Day 4 – Designing a Gamified Classroom
09:00–10:30 | Using a gamification template in lesson planning
10:30–11:30 | Tools, tips & resources for gamified teaching
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Individual work: Create your own gamified lesson plan
13:00–14:00 | Presentations & feedback

🔵 Day 5 – Final Projects & Reflection
09:00–10:00 | Course Overview and Best Practices
10:00–11:30 | Final Project Development
11:30–12:00 | ☕ Break
12:00–13:00 | Presentations of Final Projects
13:00–14:00 | Course Evaluation & Certificate Ceremony

Gamification in Teaching COURSE METHODOLOGY

🧠 Methodology

This course follows a practical, interactive, and experiential methodology where participants learn by doing. Through a blend of individual and group work, digital tools, and reflective practice, you’ll leave with resources and strategies ready for classroom use.

Active: You’ll play, experiment, design, and reflect.
Collaborative: Work closely with international peers.
Reflective: Apply what you learn to your own teaching context.
Creative: Use storytelling, challenges, and play to foster curiosity.

CERTIFICATION FOR THE Gamification in Teaching COURSE

🎓 Certification

At the end of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance which includes:

The course title
Participant name
Dates and location
Duration of total training hours
Overview of course content

Certificates comply with the standards required for Erasmus+ staff training mobility.

Gamification in Teaching COURSE LEARNING PACK

🎁 What’s Included

5 days of engaging, hands-on training (25 hours total)
Full course materials and digital resources
Access to gamification platforms and teaching tools
Welcome package
Support for Erasmus+ documentation
Certificate of Attendance
Coffee breaks

Registration FOR THE Gamification in Teaching COURSE

✏️ Registration

You can register in just a few minutes:

📩 Option 1: Fill out our Registration Form.
📧 Option 2: Contact us at info@plus-project.eu and we’ll guide you through the process.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to improve your teaching skills and experience a new city at the same time!