Enter the exciting world of game-based learning! Our Game-Based Learning Certificate Program takes you through a series of team-based learning challenges and helps you develop a “gamer mindset” over a period of three courses. In a world where virtual education is becoming a necessity, game-based learning is a fun and engaging teaching method, positively impacting K-12 and higher education students everywhere. This certificate program is great not only for teachers and professors, but corporate trainers and learning & development professionals as well.
In this online course for the K-12 teachers and educators, participants will develop a solid knowledge base about the various aspects of games-based learning (GBL). The course features team-based work and a gamified structure that provides participants with an engaging, active learning experience.
In this course, participants learn about how to select and effectively utilize various types of games, including video games, educational games, analog games, escape games, and new media games in their classrooms. The course features team-based work and a gamified structure that provides participants with an engaging, active learning experience.
In this course, participants will research current gamification programs and identify best practices on incorporating gaming mechanics and principles in their courses. The course will provide a hands-on experience for participants to create their own gamified learning activity and/or gamified course system. The course features team-based work and a gamified structure that provides participants with an engaging, active learning experience.
*Please note: Due to state and federal regulations, non-California residents may only enroll in CSUF online courses when their state has authorized CSUF as a provider.
Non-California Residents Professional Licensure and Certification
In this Q&A, Randall discusses common career paths for graduates, highlights of the GBL certificate program, and his favorite course in this program.
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Randall Fujimoto
Lead Instructor
Randall Fujimoto (M.S., Instructional Design and Technology) is the executive director and game-based learning designer for GameTrain Learning, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization that promotes game-based learning in education.
He has been creating game-based programs and curriculum for over 10 years. Prior to this, Randall worked in the videogame industry, where he led the development of various entertainment games for some leading videogame publishers.
Randall's personal mission is to use his educational expertise and videogame background to help bring game-based learning innovation to all of our educational institutions and organizations.
"I just loved the class! I learned so much, and my students will greatly benefit from my learning. The instructor was very helpful and had vast knowledge in the subject. I would be very interested in further GBL or game theory courses if they were offered. And I have already recommended this course to other instructors! "
– Melissa U., higher education instructor
Participant of Introduction to Game-Based Learning pilot course
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