Innovative Teaching Materials Research Articles

The Art of Teaching Russian: Research, Pedagogy, and Practice ed. by Evgeny Dengub, Irina Dubinina and Jason Merrill (review)

Reviewed by: The Art of Teaching Russian: Research, Pedagogy, and Practice ed. by Evgeny Dengub, Irina Dubinina and Jason Merrill Maria Mikolchak Evgeny Dengub Irina Dubinina and Jason Merrill, editors. The Art of Teaching Russian: Research, Pedagogy, and Practice. Georgetown UP, 2020. 476 p. While building upon previous research, experience, and best practices of pedagogical methodologies and clearly demonstrating a continuum of approaches to teaching foreign languages, The Art of Teaching Russian: Research, Pedagogy, and Practice takes an important step forward in highlighting new developments. It positions teaching Russian language [End Page 223] and culture within the larger field of teaching Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) and foreign languages in general, specifically addressing the revised 21st century ACTFL proficiency guidelines and the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages that now include Russian, thus creating a new framework for guiding instruction. Not limited to Russian, it begins by addressing the state of the profession with chapters broadly analyzing the teaching of foreign languages that would interest any instructor. Following a broad introduction, including informative articles on faculty positions in Russian in American colleges and universities and Russian programs (unfortunately, not that many are left with the recent cuts in Humanities and in foreign language instruction in particular), the articles narrow down to the specifics of teaching Russian and address the new standards and innovative approaches. The volume's logical progression leads to topics that are more specific: curriculum and materials development; reconceptualization of grammar instruction; and the shift from Communicative Language Teaching, for years the gold standard, to transformative language learning and teaching. The curriculum and materials development section serves as a welcome invitation to encourage instructors to develop new Russian textbooks. It addresses the representation and diversity that clearly has been missing in Russian textbooks, since most are invariably limited to the white native speaker of Russian who lives in one of the big cities of Central Russia, to the exclusion of multiple other groups. The final two parts of the book focus on teaching culture and teaching and learning Russian with technology. Most of the articles explore general language-acquisition issues and interest a broad range of language specialists. They discuss language pedagogy and include familiar themes: teaching with songs (Chapter 11), developing textbooks (Chapter 12), using extracurricular activities (Chapter 17), film (Chapter 9), developing intercultural competence (Chapter 15), oral history projects (Chapter 10), and addressing diversity (Chapter 13), among others. Some concrete examples that have to do directly with Russian language include using proverbs (with great examples), songs, films, and history. To an extent, some of these pedagogies seem almost too familiar to any instructor of a foreign language, who most likely has used all of the above-mentioned approaches in their classes. It begs the question why this book would be [End Page 224] introduced by its editors as a new step in the development of research and best practices in teaching Russian and why a language instructor would find it worthy of their time. The answer to this question seems to be straightforward enough. In addition to familiar topics, the book raises many new issues: inadequate language proficiency of teaching assistants (TAs) (Chapter 4); use of Language Corpora (LC), a new field in Russian, with detailed examples and recommendations (Chapter 14); research on Russian programs in the US (Chapter 3), and data on faculty positions in Russian (Chapter 2), among many others. Even with the old and familiar topics of grammar, culture, etc., the authors incorporate new data and original research that, together with examples from the Russian language, would make the book an interesting and useful read for any Russian instructor. Teaching Russian has not been as well-documented and researched as teaching more frequently taught languages in the US, such as Spanish, French or German. A new book as well as new textbooks have been long overdue. The Art of Teaching Russian: Research, Pedagogy, and Practice will clearly be filling the existing gap and hopefully creating a bridge to more data and research in the field as well as a development of more innovative teaching materials, including textbooks for different levels of proficiency and online programs with new technologically mediated teaching methods. The...

EMPIRICAL RESEARCH OF COLLOCATIONS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

This scientific paper presents a corpus-based investigative research of German collocations; in text comprehension, a new method for identification of collocations is presented, as well as a scientific discussion of the types of collocations for which this new analysis method is suitable. The article further explores the consequences of using collocations and their translation into other languages on communication in foreign language teaching. It was examined how the students of foreign languages in Slovak universities (non-philological courses of studies) can deal with the collocations in their future profession (as translators or experts in a professional language) after their linguistic studies and whether they are able to actually implement this foreign language competence in the future. Although vocabulary work is developed as a primary competence among foreign language learners, some areas of studies lack current, creative and innovative teaching materials, especially in the didactic field of comparative collocation research. The results of our research projects promote the acquisition of foreign language skills and help teachers develop and use new methods in their work.

The use of gamification in higher technical education: perception of university students on innovative teaching materials

Education for sustainable development is considered a key element of quality. However, nearly-graduated students of architecture perceive that during their training there is a lack in the use of innovative teaching materials such as building simulation performance tools (BPSTs). This document examines the material included in the architectural project subjects within the degree in architecture focused on sustainable development. The conclusions were obtained after developing two workshops accomplished by a set of nearly-graduated students of architecture. As per the results obtained, learning through such innovative material is mainly influenced by the difficulties found by the students due to the non-use of BPSTs during their previous training, the high motivation of the students related to the easy acquisition of theoretical concepts through the use of numerical analysis, and the high concern of the students about their poor background on environmental issues. This study concludes that the syllabuses of the architectural project subjects within the degree in architecture must urgently incorporate the use of BPSTs. Universities are urged to make decisions on this issue. Furthermore, the design of graphic analysis must be adapted to the language of architects in order to help them understand the theoretical concepts pertaining to the technical aspects of architecture. Finally, the design of innovative teaching material significantly influences the motivation of students and therefore their learning process. This article also suggests a set of action lines in order to find a solution for this problem.

The Relationship between the Use of Building Performance Simulation Tools by Recent Graduate Architects and the Deficiencies in Architectural Education

This paper examines the actual knowledge regarding Building Performance Simulation Tools (BPSTs) of recent graduate architects in Spain. BPSTs quantify aspects of building performance that are relevant to design, construction, and operation. Recent graduate architects are those who have been awarded a first degree from a university or college and face their first professional experience. This article aims to identify the deficiencies within the current curricula of Spanish universities relating to BPSTs. The authors have surveyed 171 recent graduate architects, and the analysis of the data reveals the deficiencies in university education. Regarding the collected results, the Spanish university syllabi must undergo necessary modifications to encourage the use of simulation as a part of university training courses. The incorporation of energy simulation in such training courses can provide recent graduate architects with tools that would assist them during the design stage. The use of these tools is key in the development of innovative pedagogy-based teaching materials for the courses. In this sense, the present work aims to delve into the usage deficiencies associated with BPSTs and propose ways in which to bridge the gap between higher education and first professional experiences.

Implementation of Multimedia Animation Engineering Drawing (MMAED) for Vocational High School Students

The use of animated multimedia in vocational schools in Indonesia is still not optimal, this is due to the lack of innovative teaching materials, especially multimedia-based instructional materials. This study aims to apply the results of the development of innovative teaching materials based on engineering animated image Multimedia for Vocational High Schools especially in the competence of Mechanical Engineering expertise. The method used in this application is using the Experimental method, namely by directly testing the product of Multimedia Animation Engineering Drawing (MMAED) to schools that have mechanical engineering competencies in Indonesia. From the application of Multimedia Animation Engineering Drawing (MMAED), students can increase their competencies in engineering material, especially orthogonal projection material.

Early mathematical education in narrative contexts and the local environment

The article describes the implementation of the project that took the form of a teaching experiment. The “Myśleć jak architect” [en. “Think like an Architect”] project was aimed at developing children's spatial, mathematical and creative skills, integrating the social environment: academic, educational, family and cultural, and promoting science. Its essence was to design and conduct a mathematical and creative didactic cycle in the university space and in the local cultural space. The essence of educational meetings were: play, tasks, games and mathematical problems undertaken and solved by children in active and creative action, also using innovative teaching materials. The workshop didactic program was designed as a cycle of 12 hours of didactic classes, in which there was a deliberate use of rhymes, poems, fairy tales and mathematical narratives. The project lasted from November 2018 to May 2019. The beneficiaries of the project were the oldest pre-schoolers and younger students from grades I-III, in 9 groups, each consisting of 12 people. The study confirmed the effectiveness and attractiveness of integrating literature with mathematics and learning mathematics in various areas. The study has shown that the strategies for teacher management of construction play using narration are an important and effective ways of supporting the development of a child's mathematical thinking.

Improved learning accessibility and professionalism of teachers in remote areas through mentoring development of teaching materials based on Augmented Reality

The problem that underlies the Augmented Reality-based teaching material development assistance program for teachers in remote areas is located in the gap in the progress of the quality of education between remote and urban areas caused by demanding access to cities, and the lack of knowledge and understanding of teachers in developing materials innovative teaching by utilizing current technological advancements. Community service activities aim to produce innovative teaching materials based on Augmented Reality at Muhammadiyah 4 Daun Vocational School and MTs Muhammadiyah 5 Daun Sangkapura, Bawean Island. Bawean Island is located 80 miles or 135 km north of Java. The geographical location and transportation conditions connecting Bawean and Gresik islands are the main obstacles for teachers on Bawean island to follow the development of science and technology which results in the low quality of the learning process so that it lags behind the development of information technology.
 Form of implementation of the program as a realization troubleshooting manifest in periodic and scheduled activities through a strengthening phase followed the concept of mobile learning needs analysis workshop, workshop material development, and implementation with the assistance of a team of stewards and continued application independently by the school in the implementation phase of using the steps Lesson Study as much as two cycles. The method used in the implementation of this activity is the method of discussion, workshops, and direct practice in class. Increased knowledge and ability of teachers teaching materials related to the development of innovative Augmented Reality-based and capable of producing the best practices in the implementation report the development of innovative teaching materials based Augmented Reality in learning in SMK Muhammadiyah 4 Daun and MTs Muhammadiyah 5 Daun Sangkapura, Bawean

ТРАДИЦІЇ ІВАНА ФЕДОРОВИЧА У СУЧАСНОМУ ДУХОВНОМУ ПРОСТОРІ: ТРАДИЦІЇ ТВОРЕННЯ УКРАЇНСЬКИХ ПІДРУЧНИКІВ

The article deals with the problems of scientific-theoretical aspects of algorithm іnnovative changes algorithm in system of present schools, in basis of which there is the nowadays pedagogіcal science’s answer to challenges of New Era, when pedagogy, performing its historical tasks, creates precondition for that have been approved quality іnnovative processes of pedagogіcal interactions in system “Education – Society”, what is to establish the basis of human security of our organization. A qualitatively new type of textbooks is an important pedagogical problem. The textbook is an important tool in shaping the professional competence of a modern specialist. The role of the textbook in the system of higher vocational education grows in the period of innovative thinking of the newest paths of spiritual progress of humanity. Innovative teaching material system contributes to its effective assimilation by students. In particular, the role of educational literature in the period of information explosion is growing. National pedagogy has great traditions in the creation of textbooks. Ivan Fedorovych in Lviv issued “Bukvar”, which became the first in the world.On the basis of qualitative updating of the formation of textbooks the problems of updating and introducing the innovative content of education, reformatting the system of requirements to the knowledge and skills of a high school student, the maximum interaction between practice and study, which are formed on the basis of well thought-out culturological influence are considered, the system of formation of culturological competence is considered, which is a consequence of the symbiosis of the efforts of all units educationally – the educational activities of the modern school. The system of formation of human personality in the system of personally oriented education is considered. Culturological approach in the creation of scientific and cognitive texts is the need to develop the student’s need for self-knowledge, self-study activities.

Development of A-txt system compatible introductory teaching materials for Electric Power Engineering using gaming simulation

Abstract In this paper, a novel teaching material for the subject in Electric Power Engineering is proposed. The content of the subject is a non-practical, because the really necessary equipment cannot be installed on campus. Therefore, while taking the subject, students can neither feel the atmosphere nor know the danger of it. As a result of various trial and error, the authors have developed innovative teaching materials for introducing the subject. This teaching material employs a board game simulation format, so students can learn with interest. By incorporating digital contents into the tutorial, the simulation can be more facilitated. In addition, by linking with the active text system (A-txt) that is a digital teaching material using AR technology, the additional information can be browsed by holding their own smart terminal over the game sheets. In this time, it was confirmed that by applying the gaming simulation to the KOSEN students. They have been able to understand the learning goals represented by the difficulty of achieving 3E and the different characteristics of each country’s situation. Consequently, it was shown that students could study global issues in environmental and energy problems beyond the learning targets using the proposed material.

Analisis kebutuhan modul matematika untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa SMP kelas VII

The 21st century learning process requires effective and innovative teaching materials. One teaching material that can help smooth the teaching and learning process in schools is a module. This study has two objectives. The first objective is to analyze the needs of mathematics textbooks that can improve students' problem solving abilities in accordance with the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. The second objective is to identify learning problems faced by students and analyze the suitability of textbooks with SILABUS. This study uses descriptive qualitative. The research subjects were mathematics lesson teachers and seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 09 Yogyakarta. Data on learning resources are collected by interviewing mathematics teachers. Data on students' problem solving abilities were collected by observation on class VII students. Data analysis techniques using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. This study has two results. The first result is the textbook used is not in accordance with core competencies, not in accordance with basic competencies, not in accordance with indicators of achievement of competence, and the existing questions are considered difficult by students. The second result is the absence of learning models applied in textbooks. So that a textbook is needed in the form of modules that can improve problem solving skills in students with PBL models; Teachers and students state that needing textbooks in the form of mathematical modules that can be understood, motivated in learning, there are many models of questions that are real so students agree and support the creation and development of mathematical modules to improve problem solving skills.Keywords: needs analysis; mathematics module; problem solving ability; problem based learning.

Senior Digital Up-Skilling – Erasmus Plus Programme Project Dial Case Study

Abstract Research purpose. With the current and progressive ageing of the population globally, in Europe over the past three decades, the urgency of creating a specific theoretical and educational model for older adults, in which the professional purpose is not the most important, is rising. Senior digital up-skilling is one of the pathways to widen the horizon of senior citizens (aged 55 plus) to be socially included in both society and labour market. The research article reveals the results of the project ‘Digital Acquisition through Intergenerational Learning’ (DIAL No. 2017-1-LV01-KA204-035455, Erasmus Plus programme) senior survey on training needs of digital skills from Latvia. Design/Methodology/Approach. The research was carried out based on a quantitative survey conducted in four project partner countries in 2018, totally reaching out 1003 respondents. The sample of Latvia represents 236 adult learners, aged 55 plus. The survey was conducted based on two main scales: ‘skill self-assessment and study needs’ and four subscales ‘computer essentials, communication and collaboration, hardware and Internet’. The main aim of the research was to estimate digital literacy level among senior citizens in project countries and develop training and teaching materials for adult learners and teachers based on survey results. Findings. The main finding reveals the senior digital skill self-assessment and study needs. The majority of respondents revealed that they lack skills of communication in social media; at the same time they are willing to learn how to use Facebook and Viber, but they are not interested to use WhatsApp and Twitter for communication purposes with friends and family. The respondents are interested in apprehending video skills via mobile phones and e-governance service tools. These are only some findings out of almost 70 survey statements. Originality/Value/Practical implications. The training materials in five languages (English, Latvian, Portuguese, Turkish and Greek) were developed based on the senior digital skills self-assessment and study needs survey. This is a practical intellectual output and value of the project DIAL – creation of innovative teaching materials for senior digital up-skilling.

Critical issues of teaching innovations for vocational teachers: a literature review

This study aims to examine a literature review on teaching innovations that in part continues to sustain certain key aspects namely curriculum and assessment innovations, innovational instructions, innovative pedagogical strategies, technological innovations, and innovative teaching materials. As critical issues in current trends of vocational education and training (VET), these componential parts determine how vocational teaching innovations are set to enhance breakthroughs in terms of student-centered learning and teaching activities, and to what extent technology-based interactions should not abandon a humanistic approach involving direct social interactions and engagement. The results of article reviews show that teaching innovations seek to promote vocational teachers’ professional services, so that they actively advance technological skills, competencies and digital technologies in the digital era (45%). Another finding also leads to an institutional policy that teaching innovations need massive changes in the online pedagogical dimension (30%) fully supported by technological devices within a conducive atmosphere of learning and teaching processes. In another perspective, vocational teachers play a vital role in implementing the curriculum and literacy development through contextual projects, cultural awareness and curriculum development (20%). In contrast, only one article (5%) reviews how a competency-based performance assessment obviously contributes to the students’ competence and teaching innovations. Regardless of this fact, vocational teachers are agents of innovations who keep prioritizing better academic development and innovative professional services.

Inovasi Bahan Ajar Berbasis Kontekstual Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Pada Pokok Bahasan Hidrolisis Garam Di SMA

This study aims to (1) obtain high school-based chemical teaching material products based on salt hydrolysis materials that are in accordance with BSNP standards (2) find out whether the learning outcomes of students taught using innovative teaching materials are higher than the learning outcomes taught without the use of innovative teaching materials .The feasibility of the contents 3.63, the feasibility of 3.58 languages, the feasibility of presenting 3.56, and the feasibility of graphics 3.72, average pre-test score ofn 3 3, 2 5 and the average post-test score was 79.63. Hypothesis testing firstly conducted a normality test that is equal to 9.49 <11.07 in the experimental class 9.64 <11.07 in the normally distributed control class, the results of the analysis of the normality test in the control and experimental class amounted to 1.15569 <1.582 namely data on both classes are normal, the results of the hypothesis test that is the right hand side test, the table is obtained with α = 0.05 and db = n-1 = 40-1 = 39 which is 1.6671 and t arithmetic = 2.20192 means the increase in learning outcomes taught using innovative teaching materials is greater than using regular teaching materials

Penerapan Informasi Dan Communication Of Technologyn (ICT) Dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pengajaran Bagi Guru Di Balikpapan Pada Era Revolusi Industri 4.0

Along with the development of technology, the quality of education is a benchmark to produce graduates who have knowledge and skills who are able to be competitive in the world of industry according to their fields of expertise. One of the supporting factors that can improve the quality of education is the presentation of quality and innovative teaching materials to trigger students' interest in learning. The I-Spring application is the solution because this application is able to combine audio, video, music and practice questions in one file, then convert the power point format into an html format that can be presented online at local hotspots. Based on this background, the Balikpapan State Polytechnic Electrical Engineering Department carried out Community Service activities with a training method for making multimedia-based teaching materials. The activity took place in Balikpapan State Middle School 15 and State Vocational High School 6 Balikpapan with 32 participants. The purpose of this training is to improve the competence of the teachers in making interesting and innovative teaching materials, thereby increasing students' interest in learning. The final results in the form of the work of the teachers can present the teaching materials based on I-Spring applications with a success rate of 85%.

PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN MULTIKEAKSARAAN DENGAN PENDEKATAN BAHASA IBU TEMA SOSIAL POLITIK DAN KEBANGSAAAN SUB TEMA: HAK ASASI MANUSIA, ORGANISASI DAN KELEMBAGAAN

Social political theme with the sub-themes of human rights, organisation, and institution based on sample’s condition on high rate of divorce, domestic violence, and overlapping ownerships of lands. Study guide includes competency standard, fundamental competency, principal/learning material, learning activity, grading indicator, time allocation, grading system and source/substance/tool for learning that are design using local context and teaching material according to the problem issues and current potential which were written in two languages; Banjar and Indonesian. Teaching material, grading guide, multi-literacy education guide using the mother tongue approach, were structured for the completion of the learning means on multi-literacy education schooling activity in order for the learning participants to reach the competency standard of the multi-literacy education schooling accordingly to Ministry of Education and Culture’s Regulation No. 42 year 2015. The structuring of these teaching material, learning guide, and grading guide was using research and development methodology. The experiment of this research method was held at SPNF SKB Banjarbaru and PKBM Citra Mandurian of Tapin (as the treatment group) and SPNF SKB Tabalong (as the control group), from September to November 2018. The T-test on the product of multi-literacy education’s teaching material with the theme of social political theme and sub-themes of human rights, organisation, and institution, was obtained with the following calculation, Tapin’s knowledge : t-test =13.71 > ttable = 1.72. Banjarbaru’s knowledge : t-test =14.18 > ttable = 1.72; stated that Ho was disproven and H1 was accepted. The effect of the application of innovative teaching material was better than the conventional teaching material in shaping the learning participants’ multi-literacy knowledge in the province of South Borneo.

Teachers Co-Designing and Implementing Career-Related Instruction

Teachers encounter the challenge of how to provide students adequate awareness of science-related careers. Therefore, innovative teaching material for promoting science-related careers needs to be designed. Educational innovations can be successful if teachers experience ownership and agency towards the designed teaching material. In this case study, a multi-professional group of two science teachers, a researcher, and a dentist co-designed instruction including a career presentation and relevant information about field-specific education and skills needed by a professional in that field. We refer to this as career-related instruction. The designed learning unit includes a scenario, inquiries and career-related activities. Teachers’ perceptions about co-designing and implementing the learning unit in science education are examined as well as students’ perceptions about the scenario. Data consists of teacher interviews and discussions and student questionnaires. A content analysis reveals the teachers’ high ownership and agency in co-designing the instruction, which was relevant, interesting and informative for students. It was easy for teachers to implement the learning unit even though they were not involved in every phase of the design process. We conclude that by strengthening teachers’ ownership and agency through multi-professional co-designing, relevant and interesting career-related instruction can be designed and implemented.

Sosialisasi dan pelatihan pembuatan e-magazine dalam pembelajaran kimia di SMA Negeri Pintar Provinsi Riau

Salah satu masalah dalam dunia pendidikan adalah pendidik belum bisa menyiapkan materi ajar yang inovatif dan sesuai dengan perkembangan IPTEK. Seiring dengan tuntutan revolusi industri 4.0 yang mengedepankan IT, pendidik dituntut dapat memberikan inovasi untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan keterampilan kepada siswa dan guru dalam menggunakan bahan ajar berbasis elektronik melalui sosialisasi dan pelatihan pembuatan e-magazine dalam pembelajaran kimia. Kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan di SMAN Pintar Provinsi Riau yang terletak di Taluk Kuantan. SMAN Pintar Provinsi Riau merupakan sekolah berbentuk boarding school yang memiliki infrastruktur dan sarana yang sudah memadai sehingga diperlukan pengoptimalan IPTEK agar sekolah ini bisa berperan serta dalam revolusi industri 4.0. Metode dalam pelaksanaan pengabdian ini adalah pemberian materi berupa sosialisasi tentang pembelajaran abad 21 dan penggunaan e-magazine sebagai bahan ajar pendamping, dilanjutkan dengan pelatihan guru dalam pembuatan e-magazine menggunakan aplikasi Kvisoft Flipbook Maker. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah produk e-magazine pembelajaran kimia, buku panduan penggunaan, dan buku tinjauan program. Evaluasi pelaksanaan program pengabdian berupa follow-up kegiatan dengan pemberian kuesioner post-test dan review akhir buku program. Kegiatan pengabdian ini memperoleh respon positif dari siswa dan guru SMAN Pintar Provinsi Riau.

A discharge education initiative to improve asthma care through innovative teaching material and one-on-one teach-back.

Title: A discharge education initiative to improve asthma care through innovative teaching material and one-on-one teach-back. Introduction: Discharge from the hospital is a vital point in care when a practice team can change the trajectory of chronic disease. Multiple studies have looked at implementation of asthma action plans (AAP) to alter markers of asthma control with varied but often unimpressive results. The aim of our project was to create an innovative asthma education tool combined with one-on-one teach-back and evaluate for improvement in asthma control. Method: The project was completed …

A discharge education initiative to improve asthma care through innovative teaching material and one-on-one teach-back.

A discharge education initiative to improve asthma care through innovative teaching material and one-on-one teach-back.

Coupling a collaborative digital map and a dashboard: an optimal starting point for urban project learning in engineer training? The case of the serious game “Urb’Act”

Abstract. As highlighted by Bacquet and Gauthier (2011), the shift from government of cities to urban governance “results in much greater variety of project scales, stakeholders and forms of public-private partnership. For the last two decades, it has contributed to fundamentally transforming the work of urban planners.” The foundations of this multi-stakeholder construction of urban projects must be addressed in the training of future city planners. But this training is difficult as part of a traditional education as it has to lead students to become aware of the multitude of direct, indirect and induced effects of involving multiple stakeholders with sometimes contradictory needs.Games, be they or not serious, digital or cooperative, have often been used in urban planning projects (Poplin, 2011) and their learning benefits are widely recognized (Cohard P. 2015; GEE JP 2003). Fun, more or less complex learning materials have been developed to address the complexity of the decision-making process in urban planning (Cools 2014; Vilmin 2018; etc.)As part of the “Urb’Act” project, selected in Sorbonne Université’s FORMINNOV call for projects, we have sought to draw on the potential offered by digital tools and touchscreen technologies to develop innovative teaching materials. To begin with, the game seeks to raise generalist urban engineers’ awareness of the complexity of urban projects.Urb’Act thus aims to help non-specialists to understand the interactions between the various stakeholders of an urban project. As a key aspect of an inverted pedagogy, Urb’Act also introduces notions of the construction of an overall plan, balancing of a budget and the sustainability of projects (Molines N. et al., 2018).