{"id":9707,"date":"2026-04-28T15:54:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T15:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/?p=9707"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:02:17","slug":"bringing-play-challenge-and-motivation-into-the-classroom-through-game-based-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/blog\/bringing-play-challenge-and-motivation-into-the-classroom-through-game-based-learning","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Play, Challenge and Motivation into the Classroom through Game-Based Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Play has long been an essential element of human growth, influencing the way we think, imagine, interact and tackle challenges from childhood through adulthood. When we think back to our favourite pastimes\u2014whether treasure hunts, board games, puzzles or simple outdoor activities\u2014the feeling is always familiar: we never really lose interest in them. This enduring enthusiasm is rooted in intrinsic motivation, a powerful force that makes learning more meaningful, enjoyable and lasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this perspective in mind, a new edition of the course \u201c<strong>Discover the Power of Game-Based Learning and Gamification in Education<\/strong>\u201d was held in <strong>Tenerife<\/strong> z <strong>19\/04\/2026 to 25\/04\/2026<\/strong>. It brought together an enthusiastic group of professionals from across Europe, including Tja\u0161a from <strong>Glasbena \u0161ola Ribnica<\/strong> v <strong>Slovinsko<\/strong>, Erzs\u00e9bet and Zolt\u00e1n from <strong>Asz\u00f3di Evang\u00e9likus Pet\u0151fi Gimn\u00e1zium<\/strong>, <strong>\u00c1ltal\u00e1nos Iskola \u00e9s Koll\u00e9gium<\/strong> v <strong>Ma\u010farsko<\/strong>, Romana and Monika from <strong>VIAC &#8211; Institute for youth support and development in Slovakia<\/strong>, Emanuela from<strong> I.I.S &#8220;Pietro Scalcerle&#8221;<\/strong> v <strong>It\u00e1lie<\/strong>, Andreas from <strong>Bergen Katedralskole<\/strong> v <strong>Norsko<\/strong> and Julie from<strong> Lyc\u00e9e Professionnel Voltaire<\/strong> v <strong>France.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_122319-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9708 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_122319-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_122319-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_122319-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_122319-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_122319-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_122319-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_122319-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_122319-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_111648-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9709 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_111648-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_111648-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_111648-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_111648-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_111648-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_111648-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_111648-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_111648-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme opened with activities aimed at introducing the <strong>basics of gamification<\/strong>, beginning with the <strong>creation of digital avatars<\/strong> as a fun yet meaningful way for participants to get to know each other. They explored how elements such as points, challenges, rewards, levels and storytelling can be integrated into everyday teaching to boost engagement and motivation. The next day focused on understanding the key difference between <strong>Game-Based Learning and Gamification<\/strong>, considering how full games can act as learning tools while gamified features can enhance traditional teaching tasks. Through discussion and shared experiences, participants reflected on the advantages, challenges and classroom applications of both approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the training progressed, sessions became increasingly <strong>hands-on<\/strong>, with participants designing and testing both <strong>digital and physical escape rooms, quests and problem-solving activities<\/strong>. These experiences demonstrated how playful tasks can improve collaboration, develop critical thinking and keep learners actively involved. Later in the week, the focus moved towards <strong>adventure and experiential learning<\/strong>, encouraging participants to explore more dynamic ways of incorporating storytelling, movement and discovery into their lessons. Through <strong>praktick\u00e9 \u010dinnosti<\/strong> based on gamification principles, they saw how these methods can deepen understanding and make learning more memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260423_175811-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9710 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260423_175811-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260423_175811-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260423_175811-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260423_175811-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260423_175811-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260423_175811-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260423_175811-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260423_175811-scaled.jpg 904w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_112100-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9712 lazyload\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_112100-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_112100-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_112100-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_112100-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_112100-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_112100-1542x2048.jpg 1542w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_112100-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_20260420_112100-scaled.jpg 904w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the final stage of the course, participants reviewed and consolidated the <strong>most effective tools and strategies<\/strong> for applying gamification in their own classrooms, sharing ideas adaptable to different subjects, age groups and learning contexts. The overall atmosphere was both thoughtful and inspiring, leaving participants with renewed energy and a variety of practical approaches to implement back home. This edition of the course not only introduced <strong>inovativn\u00ed metody<\/strong> but also reinforced the idea that when learning resembles play, students become naturally more engaged, curious and motivated\u2014showing how <strong>game-based strategies<\/strong> can truly reshape the learning experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zjist\u011bte v\u00edce o tomto kurzu <a href=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/gamifikace-a-uceni-zalozene-na-hrach\">zde.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Play has long been an essential element of human growth, influencing the way we think, imagine, interact and tackle challenges from childhood through adulthood. When we think back to our favourite pastimes\u2014whether treasure hunts, board games, puzzles or simple outdoor activities\u2014the feeling is always familiar: we never really lose interest in them. This enduring enthusiasm&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/blog\/bringing-play-challenge-and-motivation-into-the-classroom-through-game-based-learning\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Bringing Play, Challenge and Motivation into the Classroom through Game-Based Learning<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[60,46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-course-stories","category-tenerife"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9707"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9707\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9713,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9707\/revisions\/9713"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/cs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}