From the 9th to the 13th of October 2024 we organized in Leipzig (Germany) the second residential activity of the long-term project “Edugame: Expansion” involving youth workers and educators. Here are the personal reviews of Krystyna and Ihor, the participants representing Shokkin Group:
“I never thought I’d say this, but gaming has completely changed how I think about education. I know a lot about non-formal learning, as this approach is the foundation of the educational process at the school where I work (Vabaduse kool). However, this training took it to a whole new level, because I truly discovered the full potential of the gaming method.
By playing those games, I realized how much we can teach about important topics like the environment, cyber security, and social justice.
It was eye-opening to see how role-playing games can help teens develop their critical thinking skills. The training was well-organized. The games were picked perfectly to suit the different age groups. Trainers were great at answering questions and made us feel really comfortable and focused. We also created our own game concept. All that remains is to create a physical prototype of that game and test it. It’s perfect for educators. I will definitely implement all these games into my students’ English lessons and class hours!”
Krystyna Kotlubei
“First of all, I want to thank the team for the wonderful organization and conduct of the training. There was never a moment when I felt bored. The experience gained during the course on creating educational games will be useful in my work, and I already have a few ideas and will gladly try to implement them when I have some free time.
All participants had very diverse personalities, and I learned a bit from each of them.
Secondly, it was truly great to meet new people and work with them in a team. I really liked that the work was not just done in fixed teams. The teams were constantly changing, which helped in gaining new knowledge and skills. I also want to note that I improved my communication skills in using the English language.”
Ihor Verkhohliad
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