• Posted 24-Nov-2020

The University of Thessaly has developed a digital game for problem-based learning

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (TMY), of the University of Thessaly and in particular the Creative Technologies Learning Lab research team, has developed a learning game that aims to develop problem-solving skills for students that encourages them to synthesize solutions to the pressing challenges of the 21st century.

The learning game is based on active learning methodologies in which students develop knowledge and skills by doing and by undertaking on roles. Active learning challenges students to integrate knowledge from across the curriculum towards designing solutions to complex problems that are inspired by real life. The learning game has been developed within the framework of project HERA: Re-engineering Higher Education through Active Learning for Growth (http://heraproject.eu) which is funded by the European Commission's Erasmus + programme through the Hellenic National Agency IKY (http://iky.gr).The game invites students to solve problems related to raising the quality of life in a city, activities, designing smart parking services, and protecting the city from flooding.

The first version of the game is available at: http://heraproject.eu/index.php/results/.

Source: http://old.uth.gr/en/news