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The course introduces current scientific discussions about digital game-based learning. The course considers fundamental elements of game design, dimensions of engagement, and multiple views of learning that are relevant to understand the theoretical foundation of game-based learning. In addition, different pedagogical uses of game-based learning are discussed. In small groups, the students will design a game-based learning concept.

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The course includes lectures, assignments, and an exam. Students will 
design and present a game-based learning concept in groups. One of the 
lectures is a hands-on workshop dedicated to the course&#39;s game design 
assignment. Lecture recordings will be available.

Faculty of Education and Culture

English

At the end of the course, the students will - understand the main theoretical foundations of game-based learning - understand how games can facilitate engagement and learning - be able to critically analyze the quality of game-based learning solutions - know different pedagogical approaches of game-based learning - be aware of the current research in game-based learning

<h3>Lectures</h3><h4>Seminar: </h4>22.10.2025 09.00 - 22.10.2025 11.00, TAU Virta 109 auditorio (94) 29.10.2025 09.00 - 29.10.2025 12.00, TAU Virta 109 auditorio (94) 05.11.2025 09.00 - 05.11.2025 12.00, TAU Virta 109 auditorio (94) 12.11.2025 09.00 - 12.11.2025 12.00, TAU Virta 109 auditorio (94) 26.11.2025 09.00 - 26.11.2025 12.00, TAU Virta 109 auditorio (94) 03.12.2025 12.00 - 03.12.2025 16.00, TAU Linna K103 auditorio (113)

TUNI Moodle: KAS.KAA.191-2025-2026-1 COPY Foundations of game-based learning (Lectures)

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<h5>Lectures</h5>The course includes lectures, assignments, and an exam. Students will 
design and present a game-based learning concept in groups. One of the lectures is a hands-on workshop dedicated to the course&#39;s game design assignment. Lecture recordings will be available.

Lecture slides, a selected article, and selected chapters of the Handbook of Game-Based Learning (2020).

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Lecture materials and selected chapters of the Handbook of Game-Based Learning (2020). The details of the course literature will be announced at the beginning of the course.

KAS.KAA.191 Foundations of Game-Based Learning, 5 cr

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