Student Post: Ashley Keane Games in the Classroom

Games like Minecraft, Roblox, and countless others have appealed to young students for years. What if you could find a way to combine these games into some sort of learning experience that is actually beneficial to students? That is the purpose behind integrating gaming into the classroom.

It is no surprise that many students will enjoy gaming at some point in their life. Whether it is something on the computer, on a console device, or otherwise, they will find ways to play these games. Teachers need to find ways to combine gaming with curricular content. There are already so many skills taught through gaming such as problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. When a teacher uses gaming in their lessons, it reinforces those skills along with other practical skills students will need. 

Start introducing games in some of your lessons to see how students respond. You may find them to be more engaged in the content and excited for what comes next in the learning process. Use gaming as an assessment tool to see how your students act under different circumstances. The sky is limitless with where gaming can take your classroom.