What if you could manage your studies like a video game?

Imagine being able to organize your studies like an adventure, with goals to achieve and allies to support you. This is the goal of eduScrum meets focUS, a method that combines a support software called focUS with collaborative learning techniques inspired by eduScrum. This approach helps university students develop autonomy and adaptability, key skills in the professional world. During a structured seminar, students work in groups, using focUS to plan and monitor their progress, just like in a video game. A small group of doctoral students has already tested this method, showing promising results. The idea is to integrate this technique into university programs to help students manage their study path effectively and develop transversal skills useful for life.

The eduScrum meets focUS method is based on principles of active and collaborative learning. The focUS software works as a virtual assistant that helps students plan their activities, set goals, and monitor their progress. This tool is integrated into a structured seminar that uses elements of eduScrum, a methodology that promotes collaboration and autonomous work management. Students work in small, interdisciplinary groups, which fosters the exchange of ideas and diverse skills. During the seminar, students learn to use focUS to organize their time, set priorities, and evaluate their progress. This approach not only improves subject-specific skills but also develops transversal skills such as time management, planning, and teamwork. A small group of doctoral students participated in a pilot of this method, showing positive results in terms of autonomy and adaptability. Researchers are now exploring how to integrate this approach into university programs and learning counseling services, with the goal of creating a more flexible and personalized learning environment.