Description
The main language of instruction will be English. The course will
focus on developing specific soft skills using computer games,
particularly on Adaptability and Flexibility; Critical Thinking;
Problem-solving; Teamwork; Time Management.
The course will consist of the following compulsory elements:
- Introductory online session explaining the purpose of the course and its workflow.
- Registering for participation and filling in the informed consent through the link provided by the consortium MEGASKILLS.
- Taking part in the initial soft skills assessment via questionnaire (1.5 – 2.5 hours).
- Gaming session (in total 15 hours) February 2024 – March 2024.
- Taking part in the closing soft skills assessment via questionnaire (1.5 – 2.5 hours).
- Submitting the received participation confirmation (provided by the
consortium MEGASKILLS) via MOODLE as proof of course participation.
Tentative Program & Schedule
Preconditions
Technical equipment:
- Standard PC.
- Preinstalled Steam platform (a free gaming platform for hosting computer games).
Course content
The main language of instruction will be English. The course will
focus on developing specific soft skills using computer games,
particularly on Adaptability and Flexibility; Critical Thinking;
Problem-solving; Teamwork; Time Management.
The course will consist of the following compulsory elements:
- Introductory online session explaining the purpose of the course and its workflow.
- Registering for participation and filling in the informed consent through the link provided by the consortium MEGASKILLS.
- Taking part in the initial soft skills assessment via questionnaire (1.5 – 2.5 hours).
- Gaming session (in total 15 hours) February 2024 – March 2024.
- Taking part in the closing soft skills assessment via questionnaire (1.5 – 2.5 hours).
- Submitting the received participation confirmation (provided by the
consortium MEGASKILLS) via MOODLE as proof of course participation.
There will also be an optional on-site lecture (Olomouc, Czech
Republic) for both local and international students (Aurora Alliance) on
soft skills for the 21st century.
Expected Outcome
To develop specific soft skills of the course participants by playing selected computer games.
University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE)
Address
Forsthausweg 2, 47057 Duisburg
Website URL
https://www.uni-due.de/de/universitaet/
Contact persons
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Co-Organiser (local host)
Name of Co-Organisation
Palacký University Olomouc
Short Description of the Organisation
Palacký University Olomouc (UP) is an
internationally respected and scientifically and academically highly
productive university in Central Europe. Founded 22 December 1573, it is
the second-oldest university in the Czech Republic and the oldest one
in Moravia. For 450 years it has contributed to the intellectual wealth of society and to its scientific, cultural, and social development.
Every year 23,000 students study UP’s
eight faculties, which provide over a thousand combinations of
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral study programmes.
Virtually every discipline is on offer, in teacher training, law,
theology, physical education and sports, the humanities, social
sciences, and arts to those in natural, medical, and health sciences.
The UP credit system is fully compatible with international ECTS.
The university operates a number of modern science and research centres employing renowned international teams. In 2021, a university institute was established, the Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), bringing together teams from the CRH, RCPTM and IMTM science centres. Martin Procházka has been UP Rector since May 2021.
Organisation Website
https://www.upol.cz/en/
