About the project

Homework is a cornerstone of the different school systems in Europe.
Although its positive effects are often highlighted, the potential downsizes are also pointed out, drawing attention to the “physical and emotional fatigue that fuel negative attitudes about learning and limit leisure time”.

 

With this in mind, the EduGraal project aims to adopt a innovative approach regarding homework to target the following results:

  1. Boost students’ achievement results and engagement at school, by improving the efficiency and engagement of homework through gamification and storytelling techniques applied to homework.
  2. Encourage the development of basic skills by promoting a cross-curricular collaboration within the same adventures while revising STEAM topics from the curriculum.
  3. Ensure inclusion through the method and tools developed towards a less stressful format that will rely on a variety of skills and applications to reach the next steps of the homework adventure.
  4. 4 intellectual productions.

19 ready-to-use homework adventures

19 ready-to-use homework adventures available in print and digital format, adressing the different STEAM topics and targetting various age groups (from 10 to 15 years old).

A pedagogical toolbox

More than 100 resources gathered in a pedagogical toolbox providing you with useful tools such as tips, tutorials and guidelines on storytelling, gamification and writing.

An e-learning module

An e-learning module to acquaint yourself with the concepts of gamification and gamified learning. This course also trains you to create your own homework adventures ensuring inclusion and engaging materials in order to increase your pupils’ learning.

An implementation guide

An implementation guide with good practices and experiences to answer the potential question regarding gamified homework’s rules, frequency, delivery system, homework hand-in system.

Providing teachers with adapted tools as an alternative and innovative solution regarding the question of homework is at the heart of this project. Emphasising the importance of positive learning is also one of the main focuses of EduGraal, as a way to maintain student’s motivation and engagement to increase the benefits from homework.

 

Project duration: 01/12/2021 – 31/05/2024
Project Number: 2021-1-FR01-KA220-SCH-000029741