Game-Based Learning and STEM - Teaching Vanguard

5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

That’s where game-based learning comes in. Meanwhile, video games are already one of the most familiar and compelling forms of media for students–so why not use them as a learning platform? When done right, it can radically change how students learn and retain essential skills. That fuels teamwork.

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Coding, Creativity and the New Digital Fluency

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JUNE 11, 2025

Coding alone isn’t enough; students must also learn to think systemically, design creatively and build with intention. Research increasingly shows that creativity fuels deeper learning, especially in STEM education. Yet traditional methods often fall short.

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8 things pushing the growth of game-based learning

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Revenue for game-based learning and education is projected to reach more than $24 billion by 2024, according to a new market forecast. Metaari’s 2019-2024 Global Game-based Learning Market study , released by Serious Play Conference, notes that growth in AI game-based learning also is expected to skyrocket, analysts say.

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12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Introducing STEM education at an early age fosters curiosity and the ability to tackle real-world challenges. But it can be tough to sustain students’ interest in STEM concepts, particularly as students grow older and as STEM topics become more challenging.

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A Serious Look at Game-Based Learning

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

Can you share some of the obstacles you’ve faced promoting game-based learning? She was opening a public school in the city, modeled on game-based learning. I didn't have any background in games and learning, but I did have a background in curriculum design, school design and educational technology.

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On a Mission With Game-Based Learning

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Kelly, a two-time recipient of the Canadian Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM, believes that mission- and game-based learning are ideal for captivating students across the curriculum, not just in technology class. EdSurge: You talk a lot about mission-based learning. And he should know.

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?How Game-Based Learning Encourages Growth Mindset

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

What’s more, game-based learning (GBL) can address some of the most common roadblocks encountered by math teachers and students alike. At New Mexico’s Farmington Heights Middle School , teachers use game-based learning to personalize instruction. Gamers embrace challenges and use mistakes to learn.

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The 2 stages of successful early STEM education revisited

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

My classroom is a safe environment where students feel it’s acceptable to try, even if they’re not going to be successful the first time–and that certainly applies to STEM education. That’s why our school gradually introduces STEM concepts, and coding in particular, to students as they progress through each grade level.

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Game-Based Learning Thrives, Despite Report of its Decline

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

By Tommy Peterson Many K–12 educators remain enthusiastic about game-based learning despite a report that adoption has stalled.

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Game-Based Learning Is Changing How We Teach. Here's Why.

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I have to do a lot of the same strategic thinking that I enjoyed doing in that game.” He also ponders whether games can both teach and measure 21st-century skills, considers the barriers to a broader use of GBL in schools and discusses the not-so-mysterious motivational power of Pokemon. “Now I run a 40-person ‘empire’ at Filament.

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New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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The 2 stages of successful early STEM education

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

My classroom is a safe environment where students feel it’s acceptable to try, even if they’re not going to be successful the first time–and that certainly applies to STEM education. That’s why our school gradually introduces STEM concepts, and coding in particular, to students as they progress through each grade level.

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FETC 2015 Keynotes Highlight the Future of 3D Printing and Game-Based Learning

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2015

Classroom Game-based Learning Leadership Management STEM' Frank Smith Author Jane McGonigal and MakerBot’s Yuri Salnikoff led the first two keynotes of the conference.

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My top 6 gaming resources for STEM teaching

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Then, students get a chance to play the game and really immerse themselves. Next page: Games that teach chemistry, cell biology, and economics concepts). Engaging Students with Game-Based Learning Featured on eSchool News Innovation Corner Resource Top News gamification gaming play'

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3 keys to making math engaging

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

There are a number of ways to make math more collaborative and fun, including shifting the emphasis from procedures to discourse, embracing game-based learning, and using data to continually adapt tools to students’ needs. Game-based and play-based learning Game-based learning is different from gamification.

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Roblox, PLTW team up for immersive STEM experience

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2023

Key points: Immersive learning experiences are highly engaging and give students another way to grasp key STEM concepts Roblox and Project Lead The Way are offering 3D immersive learning with a new STEM experience See related article: Are you teaching with Roblox?

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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3 Ways Game-Based Learning Can Boost Math Skills

EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez From providing motivation to assisting struggling students, games can help educators with tricky concepts.

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Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

This unique program leverages the power of play by using engaging, hands-on digital resources to educate and inspire students in grades 9-12 to consider exciting careers in a variety of STEM professions. The future STEM innovators are sitting in classrooms all across the country.

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Dallas Independent School District Approves CoderZ and RoboXFor Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In addition to giving their students access to the two game-based learning platforms, Dallas ISD educators will be able choose to implement the fully-integrated curricula and professional development that accompanies each platform. Dallas ISD administrators and educators can learn more by visiting: [link].

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6 tips to begin an elementary esports program in your school

eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

In one year, I shifted from being an educator who didn’t value an expanded role of video games in schools to a teacher developing an elementary esports curriculum, running multiple esports summer camps, and developing an elementary esports after school club. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools.

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The critical link between scholastic esports and career pathways education

eSchool News

JULY 29, 2022

I was prepared to talk about the connections to STEM learning, the opportunity to engage otherwise disengaged students, the inclusive nature of gaming, the research behind gamification and game-based learning, and more. .

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

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JUNE 10, 2024

Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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CoderZ Names Tony Oran as Chief Executive Officer

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2023

CoderZ , the award-winning, gamified, cloud-based robotics and STEM platform, has announced that Tony Oran is joining the company as its CEO in the USA. CoderZ is a STEM solution built to create educational impact. The tournament engages students through gaming and competition in STEM, coding, and tech literacy.

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How an Open-World Video Game Teaches Kids STEM

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APRIL 22, 2019

That’s where the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), an interactive science learning center for students and families, comes in. We have the privilege of enabling children to learn about their world through playful approaches to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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How Schools Are Working to Reduce the STEM Divide for Black Students

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Unlike your average classroom, this one looks ready for a gaming competition; that is, until you notice a young student pull up a split screen and begin to code. Game-based learning is different,” says Nadine Ebri, a specialist with the technology innovation department for Duval County (Fla.)

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Learn How to Teach Computer Science With MINECRAFT: EDUCATION EDITION [Infographic]

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MARCH 4, 2019

Looking for innovative ways to bring computational thinking and computer science skills to your STEM classes? MINECRAFT: EDUCATION EDITION might be just the teaching tool for you, whether you’re an experienced player or are just learning about Minecraft.

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6 tips to help start an elementary esports program in your school

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

In one year, I shifted from being an educator who didn’t value an expanded role of video games in schools to a teacher developing an elementary esports curriculum, running multiple esports summer camps, and developing an elementary esports after school club. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools.

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FETC 2015 Kicks Off With a BYOD Bang

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2015

Frank Smith A game-based learning event, executive summit and hands-on sessions are highlights of the opening day of the conference. Classroom Collaboration Curriculum Game-based Learning Hardware Leadership Management Mobility Notebooks Online Learning Policies STEM Tablets'

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Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

About Intelitek Intelitek is at the forefront of training for STEM and CTE. With a focus on Kindergarten to Career the company offers CoderZ, a fun and equitable gamified and game-based learning experience to Industry 4.0 education for CTE.

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5 technologies to avoid in the classroom-and what to use instead

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2017

Games : There’s a lot to be said for gaming in specific areas of education, like for learning how to code or applying mathematical concepts to real-life technology. Read more about VR in education here , as well as how some schools are seeing massive STEM gains with VR here.

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5 ways to engage your students with Minecraft

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2022

While there are many tools and resources available to educators to support their efforts to create dynamic digital learning environments, one of the newest and most engaging is Minecraft Education Edition (M:EE). Popular among students (and teachers!),

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Game On: How Four Community College Professors Spawned the CUNY Games Network

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) started collaborating on game-based learning (GBL) in developmental math and writing instruction in the mid-2000s, they had no idea what they were setting in motion. The CGN also has hosted three increasingly well-attended conferences, called the CUNY Games Festival.

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Using technology to support learning through movement

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. When doing professional development, emphasize how much kids love playing games. But gymnasiums?

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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Improved cognitive development Other studies have found games that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving can improve students ability to process and retain information–essential components of literacy education. Many educational games fall into this category.

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MIND Research hosts math fair in Chicago

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

That, and the fact that 20 percent of all US jobs require skills in at least one of the science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) fields, has helped to make it a national education priority to inspire a new generation to embrace math skills and problem solving. co-founder and CEO of MIND Research Institute. “If

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It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. To those working in higher education, some of the trends presented by the team may not have come as a surprise.

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The Critical Power Skills Needed for the AI Era

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Students learn critical skills through NXTLVL's game-based learning program. Make It Fun and Refreshing for Students The great part about implementing Power Skills into K-12 education is that they are exciting and engaging for students to learn and practice. We can’t overlook STEM.

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GoldieBlox and Discovery Education Partner to Bring Chemistry to High School Classrooms Nationwide with New Immersive Learning Experience on Roblox

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maker High empowers students to understand and master STEM concepts. Maker High makes learning fun by meeting students where they already are: on Roblox. We hope teachers and students come back to play again and again to build upon their STEM skills.” GoldieBlox is a Roblox Community Fund (RCF) grantee.

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Survey: Teachers now use twice as much gaming and video in the classroom

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2016

The explosion in teacher interest and usage of videos and game-based learning could be a harbinger of a new awakening for digital learning.”.

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When Minecraft is a calculated lesson plan

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2016

As Stevens put it: “We’re taking a game and applying or utilizing its gameplay in some way to teach” in what’s called “game-based learning.”. Next page: When did video games and education join forces?

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Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2022

The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers. CodeCombat AI League trailer (credit: CodeCombat) A Foundation of Game-Based Learning Founded in 2013, CodeCombat was born from a simple idea: Make learning to code engaging and accessible to all.

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MIND Research launches K-12 math game-a-thon

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Challenge encourages game-based learning to help kids learn to have fun with math. If they build it, they will learn from it. That’s the idea behind the national K-12 Game-a-thon, which invites students to let their imaginations and problem solving run wild as they design, build and share their own math games.

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The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2016

The future of education, including citizen science apps, increases in gamification and game-based learning, and artificial intelligence’s impact on the education industry. Schools are gamifying science with this new STEM app. K-12 gaming is still on the rise. Gaming is growing, that’s for sure.

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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

Coding, Creativity and the New Digital Fluency

Trending Sources

8 things pushing the growth of game-based learning

12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

A Serious Look at Game-Based Learning

On a Mission With Game-Based Learning

?How Game-Based Learning Encourages Growth Mindset

The 2 stages of successful early STEM education revisited

Game-Based Learning Thrives, Despite Report of its Decline

Game-Based Learning Is Changing How We Teach. Here's Why.

New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

The 2 stages of successful early STEM education

FETC 2015 Keynotes Highlight the Future of 3D Printing and Game-Based Learning

My top 6 gaming resources for STEM teaching

3 keys to making math engaging

Roblox, PLTW team up for immersive STEM experience

The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

3 Ways Game-Based Learning Can Boost Math Skills

Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

Dallas Independent School District Approves CoderZ and RoboXFor Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

6 tips to begin an elementary esports program in your school

The critical link between scholastic esports and career pathways education

How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

CoderZ Names Tony Oran as Chief Executive Officer

How an Open-World Video Game Teaches Kids STEM

How Schools Are Working to Reduce the STEM Divide for Black Students

Learn How to Teach Computer Science With MINECRAFT: EDUCATION EDITION [Infographic]

6 tips to help start an elementary esports program in your school

FETC 2015 Kicks Off With a BYOD Bang

Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

5 technologies to avoid in the classroom-and what to use instead

5 ways to engage your students with Minecraft

Game On: How Four Community College Professors Spawned the CUNY Games Network

Using technology to support learning through movement

Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

MIND Research hosts math fair in Chicago

It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

The Critical Power Skills Needed for the AI Era

GoldieBlox and Discovery Education Partner to Bring Chemistry to High School Classrooms Nationwide with New Immersive Learning Experience on Roblox

Survey: Teachers now use twice as much gaming and video in the classroom

When Minecraft is a calculated lesson plan

Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

MIND Research launches K-12 math game-a-thon

The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind

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