Tag: Video Games

On Student Engagement: How To Be As Interesting As…

Terrell HeickMay 25, 2025

One student engagement strategy is to offer diverse pathways through content–pathways students would have to ‘unlock’ to progress.

10 Video Games To Get Started With Game-Based Learning

TeachThought StaffMay 20, 2025

Games can serve as platforms for lessons in math, science or just about anything — even if they weren’t designed to be…

14 Games For Game-Based Learning By Grade Level

TeachThought StaffMay 19, 2025

Good candidates for game-based learning games include Portal 2, Civilization VI, Democracy 4, and Assassin’s Creed Museum Tour.

Why People Play Video Games

Gamers often throw around “escapism” when talking about their hobby, but this is a hollow explanation for what motivates us to play…

50 Of The Best Non-Violent Video Games [Updated]

What are the best non-violent video games for children? Well, that depends on how you define ‘violent’ but here are 50 to…

Minecraft in Education: What Teachers Can Learn From Minecraft

Terrell HeickMay 13, 2023

Minecraft in Education: What Minecraft Can Teach You About Pedagogy by TeachThought Staff Minecraft is a simple, clumsy-looking little game […]

6 Basic Benefits Of Game-Based Learning

TeachThought StaffMar 15, 2023

What Are The Benefits Of Game-Based Learning? by TeachThought Staff This post has been updated, adding additional information. There seems […]

How Games Naturally Promote A Growth Mindset

TeachThought StaffAug 31, 2022

In a growth mindset, there are larger factors than the outcome. Progress and growth are acknowledged as valuable in the learning process.