Video Games Europe and European Schoolnet launch 5th edition of Games in Schools

Video Games Europe, representing Europe’s video games industry, and European Schoolnet (EUN), the network of 34 Ministries of Education across Europe, have teamed up again to launch the fifth edition of Games in Schools, an initiative designed to train teachers and educators across Europe on how to use commercial video games as pedagogical support in the classroom.

“The output from previous editions of Games in Schools has provided evidence for how the use of video games in schools increases student engagement and learning outcomes and helps students with difficulties to reconnect with school when more traditional approaches have failed to unlock their full potential. This is a perfect example of how responsible and appropriate gaming can have major benefits to society and we look forward to analysing the results of Games in Schools 2019.” Simon Little, CEO of Video Games Europe

Over 3,000 teachers in Europe have registered to participate in the project’s Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) that kicks off on Monday, 14 October 2019. Over a seven-week period, teachers will learn about game design, programming, thematic learning through video games and other benefits video games can bring to the classroom when used appropriately. In addition, a specific module will be dedicated to the promotion of safe and responsible game play, and how teachers can best address this important issue with school-age children.

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