Educational game development program
The program is implemented in English / Программа реализуется на английском языке
IMPORTANT UPDATE
In light of the current travelling measures established in the Baltic region, the team of "Gamechangers" has decided that the first training activity, planned for 24th-30th October, will take place ONLINE.

The deadline for applications has been extended
until the 6th of October, 2020.

Apply now!
About Gamechangers
Gamechangers is a non-formal learning program for educators. The program will equip participants with practical knowledge on competence-based learning, educational game design and civic education.
Why games in education?
Games have the power to change attitudes and behaviors of players. Using games in education enables students to put theory into practice and further develop soft skills.
Designing an educational game is not rocket science, but it does take practice to become a great game designer.
Are you willing to change the game to change the world?
Applications are open!
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About the program

"Gamechangers" will equip participants with competencies for designing and developing their own educational games following diverse formats: simulation, role-play or even board games. The program will cover introduction to game-based learning, game development principles, practical sessions on creating own game concepts, testing the concepts, documenting games and reflecting on the application of such methodology in the education and youth work fields.
Educational games
The program focuses on educational games, which can be used by educators and youth workers to work on important topics with their target groups in a dynamic and engaging way.
Civic education
The games are envisioned to promote civic education by focusing on topics that foster an active citizenship: ecology, human rights, historical memory, anti-discrimination, critical thinking, tolerance, etc.
Practical approach
The program will be based in active learning methods where participants will have the chance to dive into theory but also put their skills into practice in their daily work.
Who is this program for?
Gameсhangers is a program designed for practitioners and students in the education field.
  • 1
    Educators
    You are a teacher, trainer, youth worker, social worker or university student in the education field.
  • 2
    Baltic region
    You are from Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland
    or Russia (Saint Petersburg).
  • 3
    Target group
    You have a group of participants (school class, student group, etc.) with whom you are ready to conduct a new game developed in Gamechangers.
  • 4
    English
    You speak English at the intermediate level and above.
  • 5
    Civic topics
    Are you interested in developing an educational game on civic topics such as ecology, human rights, anti-discrimination, political education, etc.
PROJECT FLOW/TIMELINE:
Watch the summary video of last years edition here
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What do you get from the program?
We have developed a unique international program for educators that will provide you with experience and will connect you with an extensive network of trainers, experts and other educators from the Baltic region.
You will learn the game-based learning approach in education
You will develop your own educational game, get feedback and advice from experts
You will present your game in an international festival with local and international stakeholders
REFERENCES
FROM PARTICIPANTS 2019
Who develops the program?
  • Shokkin Group Estonia is a not-for-profit youth organization founded in 2011 in Tallinn (Estonia). The main aim of the organization is to empower young people to live a pro-active lifestyle by providing them with opportunities to develop competencies for personal, professional and social growth. We foster active citizenship and development of young people through creative events and projects. Locally and Internationally.

    We are part of Shokkin Group International, a network of organizations with the common mission of improving the quality of youth work in Europe. We build reliable partnerships in order to achieve a positive social impact and ensure the highest quality standards in our projects.
  • Professional community of trainers, facilitators of non-formal education from different regions of Russia.

    We develop and conduct educational programs, projects, trainings, seminars for people, organizations, communities wishing to develop: dialogue and openness, critical thinking, social justice, environmental friendliness, creativity, initiative, freedom in thoughts and actions.
  • International network of practitioners fostering and uniting educational programs in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, Russia, and North Africa.

    We support sustainable social development that provides safe spaces for participation, diversity, and peaceful dialogue. Together with our locally-rooted partners, we promote civic engagement and develop tailored approaches which answer the challenges of our collaborative geographies spanning 24 countries.

    THK is a program of the Robert Bosch Foundation and MitOst Association.
  • Erasmus+
    Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. During the period of 2014-2020, it provided opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, train, gain experience and volunteer abroad.
  • The National Foundation of Civil Society (NFCS)
    NFCS: The National Foundation of Civil Society (NFCS) is a state financed civil society fund in Estonia which supports non-governmental organizations in developing their capacities, so that they can pursue their objectives consciously and purposefully.
  • Rosmolodezh
    The Federal Agency for Youth Affairs is a federal executive body, a coordinator in the field of state youth policy, a mediator between the state and youth, representing their interests.
Terms for participation
Participation in all parts of the program is required.
The deadline for applications is
September 25th.

Number of participants
We are looking for a total of 26 participants:
10 participants from Russia (Saint Petersburg) and
16 participants from Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, Finland and Lithuania.
Selection

The selection of participants will be carried out by the organizers based on the applications received until 6th of October (extended deadline). Selected participants will receive an information package with all practical information on 7th October, 2020.
We provide

Accommodation, meals and the educational training materials to all selected participants. Travel expenses are covered depending on the country and the stage of the program. All details are in the timeline section.
Participation fee

There is a 30 EUR registration fee for participating in the whole program (6 months) which must be transferred upon official selection before the official launch of the program.

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gamechangers@artatraining.com
Photo credits - Jegor Mljavov, ARTa