The new question-of-the-week is: Do games have a role in teaching and learning in the classroom? If so, how should they be used? Games are often used in the classroom. However, what makes them ...

Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course. The unfortunate reality is that a great teacher only has control of a student’s environment for a short period of time.

Gamified learning is transforming primary classrooms by blending play with academic content. From Gimkit’s strategy-based quizzes to Kahoot’s rapid-fire challenges, these tools are boosting motivation ...

Multiplayer world-building games like Minecraft and Roblox allow adolescents to engage in complex creative thinking, as well as refine their skills of communication and collaboration. As gaming ...

Explore how gamification in classrooms engages students but may overshadow actual learning, revealing potential pitfalls and ...

Educators worldwide are using game-based learning to spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and make lessons more interactive. Platforms like Minecraft and Roblox enable students to ...

Two decades in, and it’s abundantly clear that one of the most effective ways to nurture the 21st century’s trademark skills—creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration—is by creating ...

This chapter considers the use of simulations and games for science learning in the context of formal education. After describing the variety of contexts in which individuals interact with simulations ...

Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time. Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks ...

I asked teachers on social media to share their favorite classroom learning games that are not online and received many responses. This post lists just a few of them. If you’re not familiar with the ...