Do games designed for entertainment have a place in the classroom?
Educational games for the classroom have been around a long time. But these aren't the only games teachers and students can use in school. Popular, entertainment-focused games also can drive deep learning. But what's the best way to use the games kids already play at home in your classroom? Here you'll find practical tips on how to harness the learning value in any game, including those you might not expect to see in school.
Tips and Tools to Engage Students Through Game-Based Learning
Ready to try out some games that weren't designed for classrooms, but still have tons of learning? These resources will help you find great games, adapt them for your classroom, and wow your students.
Cheat Sheet: Make Any Game Educational
Looking for more game-based learning resources? Check out our Find the Learning in Any Game page.
3 Ways to Use Game-Based Learning
Games do much more than teach content. Check out these other inspiring uses for learning games.
Source: Edutopia
The Most Engaging Games for the Classroom
Great games that'll hook students, plus promote critical thinking and offer opportunities for deep learning.
Student Worksheet: Game Journal
Help students learn from any game they play with this journaling activity.
Real World Examples of Game-Based Learning in Action
Check out how actual teachers have turned games -- both designed for education and not -- into compelling, rich learning experiences.
How to Teach With Games eBook
Looking for more game-based learning resources? Check out our Find the Learning in Any Game page.
Source: Filament Games
Gone Home Lesson 1: Writes of Passage, Annotating a Foyer...
A detailed look at how to use Gone Home in a high school ELA classroom.
Source: Ludic Learning
Print and Share to Inspire Others!
Images and posters for your classroom and social networks
Minecraft Has Endless Possibilities
Use Minecraft as a game-based learning laboratory.
Poster: 7 Principles of Game-Like Learning
Download, print, and post these guiding principles to support a more playful classroom.
Source: The Institute of Play
Improv Games Can Build Healthy Classroom Culture
Game-based learning doesn't have to be digital: use improv games to support...
All Games Have Learning
You can find learning in just about any game.