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Games are powerful classroom tools

Before we share useful resources for primary schools, let’s tackle some common questions about how games can engage children with education.

Games are played by 94% of under 25 year olds in the UK (IAB), which means that every child from every background plays games. Games are fantastic tools to use in the classroom because their interactivity is so engaging and because every game is designed to teach new players new skills.

The skills employed in games development cover many core curriculum subjects – Art, English, Maths, Design and Technology, Science and Engineering, Music. Learning how to make games can reinforce your work teaching these STEAM subjects.

There are lots of free, accessible introductions to games development online, including online courses and downloadable materials, some of which are showcased in Essential resources below. Check them out.

  • How do games help in the classroom?

    Games are played by 94% of under 25 year olds in the UK (IAB), which means that every child from every background plays games. Games are fantastic tools to use in the classroom because their interactivity is so engaging and because every game is designed to teach new players new skills.

  • How can games development skills help your pupils?

    The skills employed in games development cover many core curriculum subjects – Art, English, Maths, Design and Technology, Science and Engineering, Music. Learning how to make games can reinforce your work teaching these STEAM subjects.

  • How can my pupils start learning games development?

    There are lots of free, accessible introductions to games development online, including online courses and downloadable materials, some of which are showcased in Essential resources below. Check them out.

What next?

8-11 year olds

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  1. Watch the role videos on our careers pages and ask which roles appeal the most
  2. Start making games on a free online course from the National Videogame Museum
  3. Take a Digital Schoolhouse computing workshop
  4. Attend a Games Careers Week event that’s right for the age group
  5. Find out if a Digital Schoolhouse is near you
  6. Keep playing and making games as much as possible in spare time

Games Careers Week is a free non-profit event organised by the National Videogame Museum. Made possible with headline sponsor Boneloaf, co-sponsors Sheffield Hallam University, Supporters Creative Assembly and our proud partners: Into Games, Grads In Games, NextGen Skills Academy, Women In Games and Games Jobs Live.

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About the National Videogame Museum
About the National Videogame Museum

The NVM, explores the history and cultural importance of videogames as well as providing award winning educational programmes. The NVM is governed by the BGI. Registered charity number 1183530.

Boneloaf
Boneloaf

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Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University

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Creative Assembly
Creative Assembly

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Into Games
Into Games

Proud partner and co-founder of GCW.

Grads in Games
Grads in Games

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NextGen Skills Academy
NextGen Skills Academy

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Women In Games
Women In Games

Proud partner of GCW 2023.

Games Jobs Live
Games Jobs Live

Proud partner of GCW 2023.

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