Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani, is organising a Seminar on “Game-Based Learning for Online Education” on 12 November 2026, under the UCOST-funded research project “Game-Based Learning (GBL) for Enhancing Engagement and Retention in Online Education.”
The seminar aims to introduce faculty members and researchers to the concepts and applications of Game-Based Learning (GBL), with particular emphasis on enhancing learner engagement, active participation and learning experiences in online education.
The inaugural session will be held in the presence of:
- Prof. Naveen Chandra Lohani, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Uttarakhand Open University.
- Prof. Durgesh Pant, Director General, Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun(Online).
The expert lecture will be delivered online by Dr. Kaushal Kumar Bhagat, Chairperson, Centre for Teaching Learning and Virtual Skilling, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Programme Details
Date: 12 November 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 11:00 AM onwards
Venue: Seminar Hall 301A, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani
Expert Lecture: 12:20 PM onwards (Online)
Registration
Faculty members, researchers and other interested participants are invited to attend the seminar.
Participants are requested to complete the online registration and pre-session assessment before attending the programme.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/zmQ2R9MtHD9jEwgo8
Participation certificates will be provided to participants following completion of the post-session assessment and feedback form, subject to verification of participation.
Organised by:
School of Computer Science & IT and School of Vocational Studies
Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani
Financial Support:
Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun.