Educational video game

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/educational-video-game

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core concept?A video game intentionally designed to provide learning or training value
2. What is the pedagogical approach?Leverages player engagement, active problem-solving, and intrinsic motivation for knowledge acquisition
3. Why do educational video games help kids learn?Because games are fun, kids want to keep playing. This extra time helps them understand and remember what they learn.
4. How do educational video games make learning easier?They hide lessons inside stories or puzzles. When you solve a puzzle or finish a level, you learn a new skill or fact.

Edutainment: Software that intentionally merges educational content with entertainment features for engaging learning experiences.
Gamification: The strategic application of game-design elements and principles in non-game contexts to enhance motivation and engagement.
Constructivist Learning: A learning theory where learners actively construct their own knowledge and understanding through experience and reflection.
Pedagogy: The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.