Games That Teach
Games That Teach
Games That Teach
February, 17, 2025
Summary
The National University of Rosario (UNR) highlights Tëkun, an educational game publisher founded by UNR alumni. With over 15,000 games distributed nationwide, Tëkun creates tabletop games that promote face-to-face interaction and environmental education. Their "Expediciones" collection includes "Expedición Humedales," "Expedición Serrana," and "Expedición Marítima," designed to teach about Argentina's biodiversity. These games are used in over 500 schools across Argentina and are accompanied by teacher training workshops. Tëkun's upcoming game, "Cazaresiduos," focuses on waste management and recycling, aiming to educate players about environmental responsibility.
Reference
National University of Rosario. (2025, February 17). A team of graduates from the Universidad Nacional de Rosario: They design educational games and train teachers to implement them in the classroom. https://unr.edu.ar/en/juegos-que-ensenan/