Montserrat (Barcelona) November 24 – 27 2023
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Training experience for the conceptual design of video games applied to improve mental health.
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Program
Discover
The applications of video games beyond entertainment, particularly in promoting mental health improvement.
Learn
Innovative methodologies for designing video games aimed at enhancing people’s mental health.
Connect
With professionals from different countries to develop high-impact social projects through Erasmus+.
We select 16 participants from Spain (Barcelona) and Portugal
Join us and be part of this collaborative adventure where we’ll explore new ideas and use gamification tools to generate social positive impact. Don’t miss out!
All accommodation and food costs covered.
Travel cost covered. Max. 275€ for participants from Portugal. Max. 23€ for participants from Barcelona.
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Program NOV 24 - 27
Day 1. 24 NOV. 2023.
18:00 h.
Check in participants.
20:00 h.
Welcome dinner.
Day 2. 25 NOV. 2023.
08:00 h.
Breakfast.
09:30 h.
Introduction and presentations.
11:00 h.
Brainstorming phase.
14:00 h.
Lunch.
15:30 h.
Concept definition.
18:30 h.
Closing the session.
19:30 h.
Dinner and outdoor activities.
Day 3. 26 NOV. 2023.
08:00 h.
Breakfast.
09:30 h.
Design phase.
11:00 h.
Prototyping.
13:00 h.
Presentations.
14:00 h.
Lunch.
15:30 h.
Erasmus+ opportunities and next steps.
18:30 h.
Closing the session.
19:30 h.
Dinner and outdoor activities.
Day 4. 27 NOV. 2023.
08:00 h.
Breakfast.
11:00 h.
Check out participants.
Trainers
Alexandra Estruch
Learning and Development professional with extensive experience in people development, project management and content design.
Sonia Martínez
Psychologist, Coach & Trainer. Works on designing learning and development experiences through creativity and user-centered design methodologies.
Addressed to
Students from university
With interests related to video games, technology, art, psychology, education and health.
Educators and trainers
Interested in developing both technical and soft skills.
Health professionals
Interested in innovation in mental health and training.
Gamers and technologists
Experts in videogame development and virtual reality.
Where
Montserrat Mountain is a unique and strikingly beautiful natural landmark situated about 30 miles northwest of Barcelona, Spain, in Catalonia. The mountain rises over 1,236 meters above the surrounding landscape and is known for its unique rock formations, including large eroded rock pillars that resemble human and animal shapes.
The mountain is also home to the Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery, which was founded in the 11th century and is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Spain. The monastery is famous for its statue of the Virgin of Montserrat, also known as La Moreneta, which is believed to have miraculous powers.
How to get to Montserrat Mountain?
- By car. Carretera BP-1121, Km 4.1, 08199 Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain.
- By train. If you want to catch the train to Montserrat, you will firstly need to head into Barcelona city centre. You can take the Aerobus shuttle bus service from terminal 1 or 2 of the Airport. Get off the bus at Plaça España – from here you will be able to take the train to Montserrat. See our train to Montserrat page for further details.
Accommodation
The Montserrat Abat Marcet Apartments are spectacularly located on a hill next to the Montserrat Monastery and offer well-equipped studios and apartments. They offer views of the Montserrat Mountain National Park.
All the apartments at Montserrat Abat Marcet have a simple and bright decoration and feature heating. The seating area includes a TV and the kitchen area is equipped with a microwave, fridge, oven, and gas hob.
Stuff to bring: canteen, flashlight, comfortable trekking shoes and warm clothing.
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