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LTTA Board Game Testing Session

LTTA Board Game Testing Session

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Discover how Tethics is redefining ethics education through innovative gameplay!

From October 14–18, 2024, the Tethics: A Serious Game for Ethics in Technology project hosted a dynamic Learning, Teaching, Training Activity (LTTA) in Athens, Greece. This event, held at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, brought together diverse participants to test and refine the Tethics board game—a groundbreaking tool for teaching ethics in technology through interactive play.

About the project

What Happened at the LTTA?

Over five days, participants engaged in testing sessions designed to assess the game’s mechanics, content, and educational impact. The agenda included:

  • Presentation of Project Progress: An update on the project’s development.

  • Board Game Testing Sessions: Interactive gameplay where participants explored ethical dilemmas related to AI, data privacy, and sustainable technology.

  • Feedback Collection: Valuable insights from educators, researchers, gamers, and gender studies specialists were gathered to enhance the game.

  • Networking Opportunities: Participants connected with peers and experts in ethics, education, and technology.

Who Participated?

The event welcomed a diverse range of stakeholders, including:

  • Computer science students and alumni

  • Elementary and secondary school educators

  • Gender studies specialists

  • Business professionals

  • Gamers and game designers

What Makes the Tethics Board Game Unique?

🎲 Innovative Learning Tool: Combines real-world scenarios with engaging gameplay.
💡 Critical Thinking: Encourages players to navigate ethical dilemmas from multiple perspectives.
🌍 Inclusivity and Sustainability: Features diverse societal roles like governments, businesses, researchers, and the public.

The game’s simplified mechanics and interactive design make it accessible for a wide range of learners while ensuring deep engagement with ethical issues in technology.

Looking Ahead

With valuable feedback collected during the LTTA, the Tethics team is now refining the game for broader dissemination. Stay tuned for updates as we prepare for the final release of this exciting educational tool!

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Project Reference: 2023-1-EL01-KA210-VET-000161379

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