Playing is a fundamental activity crucial for the holistic development and well-being of young individuals. It fosters cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills, enabling them to think critically, solve problems, express themselves and collaborate with each other.
In an era where technology plays a central role in our lives, it’s essential to harness its power for positive purposes, especially in sustainable development education and social inclusion.
Physical and virtual games serve as powerful educational tools, particularly in the context of raising awareness of young people about the value of the sustainable development. These interactive experiences can make complex concepts more accessible and engaging, fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to sustainability practices.
Both physical and virtual games hold significant value in educating young people about sustainable development. They not only make learning more engaging and practical but also foster the skills, values, and knowledge necessary for the next generation to contribute to a sustainable future.
YOUR GAME was a 9-day youth exchange dedicated to the creation of both physical and online educational games. By blending the tangible and the virtual, we aimed to engage a diverse range of youth, including those with fewer opportunities and disabilities, fostering creativity, inclusion, and sustainable development.
Project Objectives:
- Promote Creativity: Encourage youth to unleash their creativity through the creation of both physical and online educational games hat instill values of sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsible behavior.
- Promote Inclusion: Ensure that games are inclusive, catering to the needs of diverse youngsters, including those with disabilities and fewer opportunities.
- Raise Awareness of New Technologies: Encourage youth to use the new technologies in a positive context, showcasing their potential for learning and creativity.
- Highlight Positive Aspects of Educational Games: Enhancing cognitive skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking of the target group and enhance their engagement through educational games creation.
- Allow young people to explore the synergy between physical and online games, leveraging each medium’s strengths to promote the sustainable development and social inclusion through common reflections and creativity.
- Engage Youth in Game Creation: Empower youth to actively participate in the creation of their own games, whether through technology or traditional methods, fostering a sense of ownership and pride.