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Gaming may have a future role in education

Gaming may have a future role in education

Gaming may have a future role in education

Gaming may have a future role in education

January, 10, 2025

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Summary

Two educators from the NSW Department of Education are using gamification to enhance student engagement and learning. Kelly Pfeiffer created Eco Detectives, a Minecraft-based game that teaches environmental conservation through interactive virtual ecosystems. The game, used across 24 Environmental and Zoo Education Centres, encourages students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Stella Ding, a teacher and scholarship recipient, researched gamification’s impact, highlighting its potential to support differentiated learning and the integration of AI for adaptive, personalized education. Both educators emphasize the power of game-based learning to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills in classrooms.

Reference

New South Wales Department of Education. (2025, January 10). Gaming may have a future role in education. https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/digital-gaming-has-a-future-role-to-play-in-education