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3. Education in Games vs. Games in Education There are two primary approaches to implement games in an educational setting. One is the “education in games” approach. In this method, games from the commercial market are adopted and explored for opportunities to teach. Ultimately, this approach has been deemed more beneficial for informal learning than formal learning (i.e., school). On the other hand, the “games in education” approach seems to have much more potential for learning in a formal setting. Several pioneers have developed this games in education approach: Click the controller to see how education in games is developed…

4. Benefits of Gaming in Education (Click on the words for our less short summary) In short: Gaming provides a context for student learning to be facilitated Gaming can improve students’ social skills (collaboration) Research shows reading, spelling, spatial awareness and vocab skills can be significantly improved through gamingResearch shows reading, spelling, spatial awareness and vocab skills can be significantly improved through gaming Creativity enhanced through gaming (creations) Vygotsky theory of scaffolding is supported through gaming