Speakers
Maria Perifanou
University of Macedonia, GreeceStart
09/06/2023 - 14:00
End
09/06/2023 - 15:30
Educational Digital Escape Rooms
Friday 09/06 14:00-15:30h
Workshop Space B
Abstract
The educational digital escape rooms workshop is an interactive and hands-on learning experience that aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create and use digital escape rooms as a tool for teaching and learning. During the workshop, participants will explore the concept and benefits of digital escape rooms, learn the design principles for creating effective digital escape rooms, and develop skills in creating puzzles and challenges that align with learning objectives and standards. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore digital tools and a platform for creating digital escape rooms, and learn how to integrate digital escape rooms into teaching and learning activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Through a combination of activities, discussions, and individual projects, participants will gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills that they can apply in their own teaching and learning contexts.
Needs Analysis
The workshop will include a mix of lecture, hands-on activity and group discussions. The workshop will be beneficial to educators, teachers, and anyone who is interested in using digital escape rooms as a teaching tool.
Learning Objectives
– Understand the concept and benefits of digital escape rooms as an educational tool.
– Learn the design principles for creating effective digital escape rooms.
– Develop skills in creating puzzles and challenges for digital escape rooms.
– Explore various digital tools and platforms for creating digital escape rooms.
– Learn how to integrate digital escape rooms into teaching and learning activities.
The workshop aims to provide participants with practical skills and knowledge that they can apply in their own teaching and learning contexts, ultimately leading to increased student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes.
Pre-activities
Participants must have, or create, an account on Genial.ly. They must bring their own devices such as a computer or tablet.
Session Description
The educational digital escape rooms workshop will be a hands-on and interactive experience that incorporates a variety of activities to engage participants and facilitate learning. Here is a description of some of the activities that will be organized:
- Overview of digital escape rooms: The workshop facilitator will provide an overview of the concept and benefits of digital escape rooms, as well as the design principles for creating effective digital escape rooms.
- Digital tools and platform: Participants will have the opportunity to explore digital tools and a platform for creating digital escape rooms.
- Puzzles and challenges: Participants will develop puzzles and challenges that align with learning objectives and standards.
- Reflection and discussion: Participants will reflect on their experiences and share their insights with the group. Discussion on the challenges and opportunities of using digital escape rooms as an educational tool.