Podcast- Game On! How Game-Based Learning Transforms Classrooms

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of game-based learning with longtime educator Meg Stone. With experience spanning public schools, gifted education, and hybrid learning, Meg brings a unique perspective on how games can transform the classroom into a vibrant, engaging, and highly effective learning environment.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What is game-based learning?
  Discover how this approach goes beyond traditional teaching methods by making learning interactive, fun, and deeply immersive.
• Why games work in education:
  • Students learn by doing, which enhances retention and understanding
  • The fun and engaging nature of games motivates students to actively participate
  • Games build connections between academic concepts and real-world applications
• The hidden benefits of game-based learning:
  • Develops soft skills such as:
    • Collaboration
    • Communication
    • Frustration tolerance
    • Turn-taking
  • Prepares students for life by teaching skills beyond academics

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