Description:
This dynamic, hands-on course blends the power of gamification with the possibilities of artificial intelligence to help educators create modern, engaging, and effective learning experiences. Participants will explore a wide variety of online tools—ranging from classroom-tested quiz and game platforms to cutting-edge AI applications—to boost student motivation and interactivity. Through practical workshops and collaborative projects, teachers will gain the confidence and skills to integrate these technologies into their teaching in meaningful and responsible ways.
Aims and Objectives
- To introduce teachers to effective gamified platforms and AI tools for classroom use.
- To build practical skills in designing, creating, and delivering interactive, tech-enhanced lessons.
- To promote critical thinking and responsible AI usage in educational settings.
- To inspire creativity and innovation in lesson planning.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Use gamification platforms such as Quizlet, Kahoot, Blooket, Wordwall, Genially, etc.
- Integrate AI tools such as ChatGPT, Canva AI, Grammarly, and others into lesson planning.
- Design and implement digital learning activities that are interactive, inclusive, and fun.
- Recognize the ethical implications and limitations of AI in education.
- Encourage student engagement and digital literacy through innovative teaching practices.
Target groups: Educators of all levels (from kindergarten to university), especially those who want to make their lessons more interactive, student-centered, and future-oriented using digital and AI tools.
Minimum level of language: English, B1
Location: Umag, Croatia
Duration of training: 25 lessons, 5 days
Dates:
- 25-29 May 2026 Planned
- 05-09 October 2026 Planned
- 24-28 May 2027 Planned
- 04-08 October 2027 Planned
The final confirmation of the course is subject to reaching the minimum number of participants.
Price: EUR 400 + EUR 50 REGISTRATION FEE
This price includes course, certificate, Erasmus+ documentation (if needed),
Price is NET. VAT: 0% for organisations with a valid EU VAT number; in all other cases VAT may apply – please contact us for details.
Applicable funds: As part of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1), all costs for mobility /travel expenses, course fees, accommodation, subsistence fee/ are covered by the fund.
Planned program
Day 1: Monday
Intro to AI – What is AI -Mentimeter-Start Google classroom
- Canva presentation -Introduce chatgpt/gptzero/writetone/quillbot
- Introduce Microsoft edge/copilot/notebook – perchance Adobe firefly gencraft –
- Image Generators – introduce canva – gamma
- Participants will have the last 45 minutes of the day to work on platforms, websites, app, that we looked at during the day’s session in preparation for their final presentations on Friday
Day 2: Tuesday
- Read theory, Twee, Pictory, Study fetch, Magic school
- Caktus, Parlay, Quizalize, Fireflies. Ai
- Participants will have the last 45 minutes of the day to work on platforms, websites, app, that we looked at during the day’s session in preparation for their final presentations on Friday
Day 3: Wednesday
- Audiopen, DeepAI, Owlift, Colossyan, Flexclip.com
- Autoshorts, Smartsparrow, Brainly, Otter, Learningstudio
- Participants will have the last 45 minutes of the day to work on platforms, websites, app, that we looked at during the day’s session in preparation for their final presentations on Friday
Day 4: Thursday
- Current Non-AI platforms for the classroom that will be implementing AI in the future. Gimkit….
- Platforms for student to improve English. Magoosh
- Flow experience, focus, and efficiency. Awareness practices and reflection in the spirit of sustainability.
Day 5: Friday
- The day will be 100% participant driven as they will be doing their final presentations exhibiting the work they produced throughout the week. They will need to summarize how it was done, how they would implement it in the classroom and any challenges or tips for the class. Each participant is allowed 20 minutes but could be longer due to any technical issues. Breaks will be given between participant presentations.
- What did I learn this week? Preparation for dissemination – 5-minute presentation by each participant
- Course evaluation and feedback
- Certificates and certificates of attendance
Trainer
Hunter Niederhauser
English teacher and regional pedagogical director
Hunter Niederhauser was born in New York City and graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography in 2003.
