Playing For Inclusion: Peer Support And Network Building Though Gameplay

This project aims to develop, design and test a game-style toolkit to help students to peer-network in an entertaining and inclusive manner.

This project aims to develop, design and test a game-style toolkit to help students to peer-network in an entertaining and inclusive manner. To enhance the student experience by facilitating an activity where they get to know each other in an informal and engaging manner.

Building peer support networks can help increase motivation, widen participation, learning and inclusion. Students can gain voice agency, take advantage of their strengths and interests and create a safe space to make connections.

Studies examined the effectiveness of using educational games in higher education and findings support their use to enrich students' learning experiences while improving competencies such as creativity and interpersonal skills.