All Games Are Educational
Imagine all of the human energy being devoted to games.
And people do it because they want to.
People skip school, work, and sleep to play.
Many even pay to do it.
Talk about motivation!
Games are great for entertainment and escapism.
But, can we harness this enormous power to advance human kind?
The answer is — yes!
You see, all games are educational.
Our brains are wired to learn, no matter what we are doing.
Whether we are flinging angry birds, shooting aliens, or leading a guild into combat, our brain is learning.
But ... with games designed for entertainment, our brain is gaining knowledge and skills that may or may not be useful in the real world.
With a game designed specifically for education, the learning and skills become much more transferrable to the real world.
Games that help us succeed in life— now that’s powerful.
Don't like the idea of games in education?
Ok, let's call it what it is — experiential learning.
Learning by doing — is there any better way?
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I'm Mathew Georghiou and I write about how games are transforming education and learning. I also share my experience as an entrepreneur inventing products and designing educational resources used by millions around the world. More about me at Georghiou.com