TECHNOLOGIES FOR LEARNING IN HOSPITAL SCHOOLS: THE ROLE OF AI AND GAMIFICATION IN EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

Francesco Palma, Gianluca Amatori

Abstract


The Hospital School represents a valuable educational response in moments of vulnerability of students, ensuring continuity of training and inclusion during hospitalization. However, this context faces challenges related to the discontinuity of the paths, the unpredictability of the demand and the fragility of the students. This contribution analyzes these pedagogical, organizational and relational criticalities of the School in Hospital, proposing the integration of innovative tools in the teaching action to strengthen the engagement and well-being of students.


Keywords


Hospital Schools, Gamification, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Inclusion

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v9i2_Sup.1543

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