Gaming has the potential to become a great educational tool in the right context and environment

Is it time to fire up gaming consoles in classrooms?


What might the use of video games and game consoles in the classroom look like to engage students with a model they’re already invested in?

Digital learning has become a significant part of education as a result of the pandemic, and schools are continually finding innovative ways to engage and motivate students online. So, with Ofcom revealing six in ten children played games online in 2021, what might the use of video gaming in the classroom look like to engage students with a model they’re already invested in?

Historically, gaming has been associated with recreational activities rather than as a medium used to boost the diversity of learning techniques, despite it being an actual benefit to a child's literacy, empathy and imagination.

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