The Sparks project aims to develop a new Conceptual Framework for Game-Based e-Learning Programs and E-Learning platform to let VET providers autonomously create and manage innovative online learning experiences with the use of gamification and boost their learners’ motivation and engagement in learning. Educators will be able to create their game-based e-learning programs, by choosing the template they prefer and providing the platform with the information and learning material they need to deliver.

The project and its expected results produce innovative strategies to address four of the main challenges that VET teachers and trainers are facing: increased number of dropouts, lack of digital skills and competences to make efficient use of the platforms, poor experience in creating digital teaching content, lack of experience on e-learning and other distance learning effective pedagogies in VET.

The transnational dimension of the project and the cross-sectoral partnership will increase the quality and effectiveness of its results and will provide teachers and educators with tools to prepare learners to an increasingly integrated and globalized economy.

Project Outputs:

1. Report called “Game-based Learning: best practices and requirements for digital environments” based on international research and analysis of the state of the art.
2. Methodological Guideline and Conceptual Framework for Game-based e-Learning Programs
3. Customizable and Co-designed Game-based e-Learning Programs Templates for teachers and trainers
4. Co-designed online Sparks.eu E-Learning Platform
5. eu – Guidance Material for teachers and learners, composed of tutorials, handbook, manual, use cases etc.