Imagine a training session where employees don’t just sit through slides but actively collaborate, solve real-world problems, and leave with skills they can apply immediately. That’s the power of a Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Activity (TECA).
TECAs blend gamified learning with human connection, creating an interactive and engaging experience for participants. Whether it’s for leadership development, onboarding, or upskilling, TECAs encourage teams to learn by doing - together.
Creating a Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Activity (TECA) can revolutionise the way your teams learn, interact, and grow. Whether you’re designing leadership exercises, team-building activities, or skill-specific scenarios, TECAs offer an engaging, gamified approach to learning.
If you’re just starting your journey with Gamoteca, this guide will walk you through how to create your first TECA in five simple steps. Along the way, we’ll show you why this innovative tool could be the perfect fit for your organisation.
Step 1: Start With a Strong Storyboard
Every successful TECA starts with a clear plan. A storyboard acts as your foundation, mapping out the flow, key moments, and goals of your activity. Think of it as a blueprint for creating an engaging and effective learning experience that aligns with your objectives and resonates with your learners.
Starting with a strong storyboard not only saves time but also ensures your TECA stays focused on achieving measurable outcomes. By laying out a structured plan, you create a clear path for how participants will interact with the content, making collaboration easier if you’re working with a team.
A well-designed storyboard sets the stage for a seamless, impactful learning journey.
A clear storyboard helps you stay focused, align with learning objectives, and anticipate how participants will interact with the content.
How to Create Your Storyboard
Use the Gamoteca Storyboard Creator. This tool provides an easy-to-follow framework, enabling you to design your TECA step by step and visualise how players will engage.
Pro Tip: Identify the skill or challenge your TECA will tackle first. Build scenarios around relatable, real-world situations to maximise impact and engagement.
Step 2: Bring Your Storyboard to Life
Your storyboard is complete - now it’s time to transform those ideas into an engaging, interactive experience. This step is where your TECA begins to take shape, turning concepts into a structured, dynamic activity for learners.
Using the Gamoteca Creator Account, you’ll break down your storyboard into individual content pieces. Think of this process as building the blocks of your TECA - adding dialogue, decision points, and prompts that guide participants through the experience. This is also the time to make your TECA come alive with interactivity, ensuring players remain engaged and motivated throughout.
By bringing your storyboard to life, you’re creating a tailored, hands-on learning journey that keeps participants focused and connected. The more immersive the experience, the more impactful the outcomes.
Translating your storyboard into actionable content ensures that your TECA aligns with your objectives and offers an engaging experience for learners.
Head to the Gamoteca App
Log into your Gamoteca Creator Account and use the game design editor to structure your TECA step by step. Incorporate interactive elements like role-playing, decision trees, or feedback prompts to keep learners involved.
Pro Tip: Keep the content concise and relatable. Scenarios that mirror real-life challenges are more likely to resonate and drive meaningful engagement.
Step 3: Test, Test, Test
Your TECA is built - now it’s time to ensure it’s ready for action. Testing is a critical step that helps you refine the experience, catch any errors, and make sure your TECA delivers the impact you envisioned.
During testing, walk through the activity as both a creator and a participant. Check for typos, ensure the flow makes sense, and confirm that every interaction aligns with your goals. This is also an opportunity to evaluate how engaging the TECA feels - does it grab attention and keep learners motivated?
By thoroughly testing your TECA, you’ll ensure a polished and professional experience that learners can trust and enjoy.
Testing helps you catch issues early, ensures the TECA meets your goals, and builds credibility with learners.
Pro Tip: Run your TECA through a small pilot group or trusted colleagues. Ask for their feedback on clarity, engagement, and flow. Use this input to make final tweaks before launching. Take notes during testing to document areas for improvement. You’ll not only refine this TECA but also build best practices for future ones.
Step 4: Craft a Compelling Description
Your TECA’s description is the first thing learners see - make it count. A well-crafted description sets the tone, sparks curiosity, and motivates participants to dive in. It’s your chance to highlight the value of your TECA and show learners what they’ll gain.
A strong description does more than inform - it excites. Outline the goals of your TECA, describe the scenarios or challenges learners will explore, and explain what skills or insights they’ll walk away with. Adding a short video teaser can make your introduction even more engaging.
This step ensures your TECA stands out and captures attention, paving the way for maximum engagement.
A great description creates anticipation, communicates value, and helps learners understand the purpose of the TECA.
In your Creator Account, head back to your TECA and write a concise, clear overview of your TECA’s goals and benefits. Use action-oriented language and, if possible, include a video teaser or graphic that visually represents the activity.
Pro Tip: Highlight what makes your TECA unique - whether it’s the scenarios, the skills learners will build, or the innovative design. Show why this is a must-try experience.
Step 5: Publish and Share
The final step is where your hard work comes to life - it’s time to publish your TECA and share it with your learners. This is your moment to put everything into motion and watch as your team engages with the experience you’ve designed.
Publishing your TECA is simple. With a few clicks in Gamoteca, you can make your activity live and accessible to your audience. But don’t stop there - maximise its impact by promoting it through internal communication channels, team meetings, or even gamified challenges. The more visibility your TECA gets, the more participation and engagement you’ll drive.
Once your TECA is live, monitor its performance. Gather feedback from participants to identify what’s working and what could be improved. Continuous refinement ensures that your TECA stays fresh, relevant, and impactful.
Use Gamoteca’s “Publish” feature to launch your TECA. Share the link with your team and promote it through newsletters, chats, or meetings.
Pro Tip: Keep improving. Use feedback from learners to fine-tune your TECA and build even better experiences in the future.
Your TECA, Your Learning Experience
Building your first Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Activity (TECA) is more than just a creative exercise - it’s a step toward transforming the way your team learns, collaborates, and grows. With Gamoteca’s tools and these five simple steps, you can create engaging, interactive experiences that leave a lasting impact.
By combining gamification with collaboration, they empower teams to tackle real-world challenges, build critical skills, and foster meaningful connections. Whether it’s for leadership development, onboarding, or team-building, a well-designed TECA can inspire, energise, and transform your organisation’s learning culture.
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