Places: 3 participants
Venue: Kaprálův mlýn (Czech Republic)
Hosting organization: Be International
Project Dates: 29th March-5th April 2023
Deadline to send application form: 13th February 2023

Description

Since 2016, we have been jointly running a series of trainings for educators working with young people focused on game-based learning methods in non-formal education. We enjoy innovation, and because of this we explored the potential of escape rooms in experiential and non-formal learning, and we loved it.

We were also aware of its limits, so after working with escape room methodology for some years, we decided it is time for a change. And right then and there we started to work on breakout boxes, an approach to escape rooms and game-based learning which allows you to hide an escape room into a box and play it simultaneously with large groups of people. Do you want to try it too?

During this training, you will:

  • Learn how to properly facilitate and debrief game-based learning activities with an emphasis on breakout box type activities;
  • Have a chance to develop and facilitate your own educational escape boxes;
  • Explore game-based learning, gamification and innovative approaches to non-formal education and experiential learning;
  • Follow the steps of educational game development process and create and test own game concept;
  • Gain access to a wide set of resources you can use in your own educational practice.

Participant’s profile

The training course is designed for youth workers, youth leaders, educators, trainers and/or teachers.

Participants should be interested in bringing game-based learning into their own practice; have basic experience with non-formal education or experiential learning; be a resident of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Spain, Slovakia or Romania.

Additionally, participants should be at least 18 years old, have at least medium level of English, and be willing and committed to actively participate in ALL sessions of the programme. Besides, participants should commit to keep to the deadlines and carry out the preparatory tasks asked for by the organizers.

Application and deadline

If you would like to participate in this project, please read the infopack thoroughly and fill in the application form before 13th of February.