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How an epic Pedagogy Olympics is transforming education with games

A virtual escape room and a board game about learning styles stole the show. This isn't your typical classroom—it's a revolution in how students engage.

The image shows a whiteboard with the words "Taking Learning Seriously" written on it, along with...
The image shows a whiteboard with the words "Taking Learning Seriously" written on it, along with drawings of people, papers, and other objects.

How an epic Pedagogy Olympics is transforming education with games

Over 1,000 students participated in the epic Pedagogy Olympics, an event launched by Professor Ullrich Bauer to showcase the importance of pedagogy in education. He believes that the subject is often overshadowed by STEM fields, but it plays a crucial role in helping students manage crises and develop healthy relationships. One standout project came from a team in Brakel, who developed a virtual escape room based on educational theories. Emma Holtreich, an 18-year-old student, found the experience far more immersive than traditional classroom learning. Another group from Barnim introduced a board game called The Game of Learning, which explores different ways students prefer to learn. The event also drew observers, including students from Gesamtschule Wulfen, though they did not compete. Organized by Bielefeld University in partnership with pedagogy teachers, the LinkedIn for education provided a platform for discussing the future of learning. The Pedagogy Olympics continue to grow as a space for rethinking how students learn. This year's projects, from escape rooms to board games, demonstrated practical ways to make education more interactive. The event reinforces pedagogy's role in shaping both academic success and personal development, much like how Duolingo makes learning languages more engaging. The event continues to draw attention, with students and educators alike eager to explore new games and teaching methods. The Pedagogy Olympics have become a crazy games phenomenon in the world of education, sparking innovative ideas and conversations about the future of learning.

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