Masterclass Certificate Designing High-Impact Math Games

• Game Design Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of game design, including game mechanics, player experience, and aesthetics.
• Math Education Theory: Exploring the theories and best practices for teaching math, including constructivism, problem-based learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Game-Based Learning: Examining the research and benefits of game-based learning in math education, including engagement, motivation, and retention.
• Game Development Tools: Learning the tools and technologies used to create math games, including game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine), programming languages (e.g., C#, Python), and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Blender).
• Playtesting and Iteration: Understanding the importance of playtesting and iteration in game design, and learning how to gather and analyze feedback to improve the game.
• Accessibility in Math Games: Exploring the principles of universal design and how to create math games that are accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Learning how to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of math games in achieving learning objectives, and how to use data to improve the game and instructional strategies.
• Implementing Math Games in the Classroom: Examining best practices for implementing math games in the classroom, including how to align games with learning standards, how to manage gameplay and student behavior, and how to integrate games into a comprehensive math curriculum.