Video games for learning: Sask Polytech instructors engage with a new tool in the classroom
Video games for learning: Sask Polytech instructors engage with a new tool in the classroom
Video games for learning: Sask Polytech instructors engage with a new tool in the classroom
January 15, 2026
Summary
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is integrating video games into education to enhance student engagement and skills development. Learning Technology trainer Justin Matheson collaborates with instructors across eight programs to tailor game-based learning to curriculum goals. Games like Portal 2 and Detroit: Become Human help students develop skills in communication, ethical decision-making, and procedural thinking. The initiative, which began in the Commercial Pilot program, is expanding to other fields like Geographic Information Science and Early Childhood Education, emphasizing adaptability and the evolving role of technology in teaching.
Reference
Saskatchewan Polytechnic. (2026, January 15). Video games for learning: Sask Polytech instructors engage with a new tool in the classroom. Education News Canada. https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/colleges/2/1179282/video-games-for-learning-sask-polytech-instructors-engage-with-a-new-tool-in-the-classroom-.html