If you’ve been scanning education headlines this fall, you’ll know that game-based learning is surfacing in some surprising places. University labs are using Nintendo titles to reach neurodivergent students. Dutch researchers are turning chip design into a public game. VR sports are being studied for their mental health benefits. And even the BBC is weighing…

Students encounter AI-generated headlines, deepfake videos, and algorithm-driven feeds every day. Teaching them to spot misinformation requires both careful guidance and immersive practice. You might see where we’re going with this – as it turns out, interactive games offer that practice, allowing learners to evaluate evidence, question motives, and see the impact of their choices…

Project-based learning works best when students can experiment, collaborate, and share their results inside rich digital worlds. The games below give teachers a versatile set of tools to design projects that combine inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking. Each title supports sustained, multi-week learning goals while letting students build, test, and refine ideas in a way…

The 2025-2026 school year is underway, which means it’s time to press start on a new batch of game-based learning ideas for K12 classrooms. This year, teachers are turning digital experiences into practical classroom impact. With examples like competitive quizzes that spark dynamic classroom discussions and drone-powered technology that fosters team play, these new tools…