Name
of the project: Games 4 US
Date:
07th – 15th February 2017
Country/City:
Turkey/Usak
What
was the main topic of the event?
Priit
Amer - The main topic was games – theory of games,
variety of games and game styles, what is gamification and what does it take to
create games.
Raido
Väinsar -
The main topic of the event was how games are
developed, how to make life fun through gamification and how gamification can
be implemented into teaching and learning.
What
was the biggest learning moments on the event for you?
Priit
Amer - The biggest learning moment without any doubt was
definitely when we created our own games within groups and the next day went to
test ‘em with students in the local highschool. It of course was a challenge
for our games and showed us what to change for improvement, but most of all
gave us a rear opportunity to see the school-life in Turkey and to talk with
local youngsters - something I’ll
remember for a long time.
Raido Väinsar - The
biggest learning moment for me was that it takes a lot of research and testing
to develop a game that will appeal both to the creators and for the target
groups. Because what might seem like a great idea for the game-maker might not
have the same effect on the player. So you need a lot of trial and error to
make progress. Also that gamifying is a great way to get people to actively participate
in everyday, otherwise inconvenient, unexciting or repetitive activities.
Do
you have any plans to continue active in the field? If yes, what?
Priit
Amer - Yes of course I plan to continue attending on
those kind of activities, since they’ve gave me so much and taught me priceless
life lessons that formal education just can’t give you, where as in non-formal
education only the sky seems to be the limit.
Raido
Väinsar - I will surely continue to be active in the
field. These kinds of non-formal learning activities are hugely rewarding,
insightful and very educational. Not only do you learn specific topics, you
also experience first-hand how they work and what’s it like to collaborate with
people from completely different backgrounds for a common cause. Making this a
very personal and precious memory.
Would
you recommend it to your friends? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Priit
Amer - For sure I’d recommend it to my friends, in fact
I attended this activity with my friend and I know he liked it a lot. I think
the biggest benefit of those sort of activities is the concept of non-formal
education, which just changes your world regarding education as such, since it
is the quite opposite of school based learning and it is done in a playful, fun
and enjoyable way, but at the same time you do learn a lot.
Raido
Väinsar - I will definitely recommend it to my friends.
Everyone should have the chance to take a journey to get educated and to
broaden one’s mind but most of all because it’s fun and an experience of a
lifetime.
More
comments or anything else you would like to share? You can add here in your own
language, if you want!
Priit
Amer - Though the survival mode was on from the
beginning already, due to some unexpected difficulties, it turned out to be one
of the best projects I’ve been in. Many thanks to the organizers who we’re very
helpful, competent and managed to create very nice atmosphere, but most of all
to the other participants without whom it wouldn’t’ve been possible. And also
many thanks to Noored Ühiskonna Heaks, who made our journey there possible and
supported us a lot before the project.
Raido Väinsar - Thank
you Noored Ühiskonna Heaks for the support and giving me the opportunity to go
on this unforgettable journey! Thank you organisers of Games 4 US! for all that
you taught us, your guidance, you kind help and your unbelievable hospitality!
And last but definitely not least, Thank you all the lovely people I had the
chance to meet on the way. Without you this trip wouldn’t have been nearly as
magical. But as you all said - This is just the beginning.
This Project
was financed by European Commission's Erasmus + Programme
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