Training Session

GAME ON – Bringing Heritage to Life through Gamification

TRAINING SESSION

The GAME ON Training Session – Bringing Heritage to Life through Gamification will take place on November 12, 2024, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar. This initiative is aimed at the IPT community and cultural heritage professionals, providing tools to integrate gamification strategies into heritage enhancement work. It is part of the GAME ON project – Guidelines for Gamification in Cultural Heritage (CFPI2023/05) by TECHN&ART, aimed at empowering the IPT community and its networks in the field of gamification, seeking to strengthen cooperation pathways for the future.

The training will feature four instructors: João Paulo Pedro, a specialist in Tourism/Cultural Heritage; Inês Araújo and Célio Marques, specialists in applying gamification in educational contexts; and guest professor Dr. Samsun M. Basarici, Assistant Professor at Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Turkey, a specialist in game development and Artificial Intelligence.

Schedule: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Module 1: Introduction to Gamification and its Importance in Cultural Heritage (1h)

Module 2: Elements and Mechanics of Gamification Applied to Heritage (1h30)

Module 3: Digital Tools to Gamify Heritage (1h30)

Module 4: Developing a Gamified Experience Plan (2h00)

Module 5: Implementation and Evaluation of Gamified Experiences (1h00)

The training will be conducted in person, with a certificate awarded upon completion.

Free registration, but mandatory: https://forms.office.com/e/2zb3UjQyEb