Game-Based Learning
Get tips, techniques, and tools that apply the principles of game design to the learning process -- a dynamic way to engage learners and help educators assess learning.
Does Our Natural Affinity for Games Have a Place in the Classroom?
When one teacher organized his students into teams of competing barbarians, they embraced learning about ancient Rome.1.3kUsing Gamification to Increase Engagement During Hybrid Learning
Games that take students on a quest can invigorate social studies and strengthen bonds among learners.3.2kA Guide to Teaching Writing With Minecraft
Using the popular game in station rotation activities during distance learning is a way to bring an element of play and collaboration to writing assignments.2.5kUsing Student-Generated Questions to Promote Deeper Thinking
Asking students to create their own questions has a powerful impact on learning. Plus, 5 tips to encourage high-quality questions.3.4k10 Free Financial Literacy Games for High School Students
Students can use games to learn money management and financial decision-making.6kUsing Math Apps to Increase Understanding
These 10 free or low-cost apps turn learning math into a game.12.5kHow to Use Games to Build Community in Distance Learning
Games not only provide fun distractions from the stressors of the pandemic but also can be useful tools for online learning.1.8kTurning Math Into a Game
Building a sense of play around math problems encourages students to engage and collaborate.4kGame-Based Learning in Middle School Math
Working with teachers, researchers created free online math games that encourage students to persist in grappling with difficult concepts.1.7kBuilding Executive Function Skills Can Be Fun
Teachers can help students improve skills like inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility by explicitly connecting them to popular games—and then letting students play.2.3k5 Classroom Tools to Measure Student Learning
Formative assessment is a snap with games and other tools that let you see how students answer questions and review material.5.1kHow to Find Games for Classroom Learning
A game-based learning expert looks at why teachers should try using games, and shares a new book—available for free—that will help them identify worthwhile games for their students.1.4kIdeas for Using Minecraft in the Classroom
Minecraft can be used to teach math concepts like ratios and proportions, while others use it to support student creativity and collaboration.4.9kGaming as a Tool for Narrative Writing
Teachers are leveraging the power of gaming to turn even reluctant student writers into enthusiastic storytellers.1.8kGame-Based Learning: Resource Roundup
Check out Edutopia's collection of articles, videos, and resources on using video games, simulations, and gaming concepts in the classroom.5k