Games and Gamification
Dates & timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is closed for now and will be open in academic year 2026/2027.
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Tuesday, 25/11/2025
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16:00-18:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 17:00-19:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 15:00-17:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
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Tuesday, 02/12/2025
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Tuesday, 09/12/2025
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Tuesday, 16/12/2025
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Tuesday, 13/01/2025
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Description:
Uncover how video game design principles can transform education via gamification. Explore the psychology and anthropology of play, analyse key game mechanics, and apply them to create compelling, game-based learning experiences. Through a practical pilot project, you’ll build hard skills such as educational software proficiency and cultivate soft skills like creative problem-solving and innovation. Covering motivational game theory, reward systems, badges, and classroom applications, this micro-credential empowers learners to design interactive environments that heighten engagement and enhance educational success.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and describe main gamification strategies
- List and describe the basic principles, methods and techniques used in a gamifying process
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG4. Quality education
Sector:
Smart
Thematic area:
Games and gamification
Hashtags/Key words:
#gaming #psychology #strategy #business
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Computer software use
Soft skills:
Problem solving Creativity and innovation
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lectures Individual activities Discussions
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Written exam, Assignment evaluation
HOST UNIVERSITY:
University of Zadar, Croatia
Stage of accreditation:
Institutional accreditation