Games | Tech & Learning

How A Board Game Night For Educators Turned Out To Be The Right Move

By Michael Millington published 18 July 24

The tale of how a small gathering of board game players grew into a pre-ISTELive ritual drawing hundreds of eager conference goers.

Best Free Virtual Escape Rooms for Schools

By Diana Restifo published 22 February 24

Virtual escape rooms incorporate riddles, puzzles, math, logic, and literacy skills to create an exciting adventure in education.

Computer keyboard with heart on large key.

Best Valentine’s Day Lessons & Activities

By Diana Restifo published 13 February 24

Students will enjoy learning with these top Valentine's Day lessons and activities for all ages

Developing Esports Coaches

By Chris Aviles published 25 March 22

Developing esports coaches requires much of the same approach as for traditional sports coaches

3D Game Design: What Educators Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang last updated 16 March 21

3D game design is a growing field with lots of career opportunities in various industries

3D programming flow chart rises above programming printout.

The Best New Hour of Code Resources for 2019

By Shannon Mersand last updated 29 November 20

Many of the activities provide tie-ins to subject areas like ELA, Math, Art and Music, Science, and Social Studies, so every educator can find ways for students to participate.

Cast Your Vote: Game-Based App Teaches Middle Schoolers About Elections, Issues

By TL Editors published 25 March 20

In Cast Your Vote, one of the many games in the iCivics collection, students vote in local elections in their town of Isley.

Teens looking at laptop computer in math class

Wick Editor Combines Coding and Animation Tools for Media Creation

By TL Editors published 19 February 20

Wick Editor is a free site where students create animations and games by layering drawings and designs using built-in editing tools.

Smiling male teacher reads tablet computer with smiling 7-year-old boy.

Free App Teaches Geometry, Spatial Reasoning, and Problem Solving Using AR

By TL Editors published 12 February 20

Cyberchase Shape Quest is a free app focused on shapes and starring characters from PBS Kids' show Cyberchase.

The word "change" is spelled out in wooden letter cubes on a wooden grid.

Crossword Puzzle Resources for K12 Students

By TL Editors published 16 December 19

Students can test their vocabulary knowledge with these engaging crossword puzzles.

Red keys on keyboard labeled "Fake news" and "Facts"

"Bad News" Provides Clever Game to Teach Kids About Fake News

By TL Editors published 5 December 19

Bad News is a short web- and text-based game that highlights how Twitter and other social media are used to propagate fake news.

Clever Programming Puzzles Guide Learning With CodeMonkey

By Tech & Learning published 31 October 19

A great introduction to coding with solid teacher support

Elementary school kids work at desktop computers.

Educational Activities and Games with Flippity

By Eric Curts published 14 October 19

Young man wearing headphones plays video game on computer

Building The First Middle School Esports League

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published 3 October 19

Blue tablet computer displays large numbers next to open laptop.

DreamBox Learning Math A Top Tool For Math Practice, Homework, and More

By TL Editors published 25 September 19

DreamBox Learning Math is an interactive, adaptive, self-paced program that provides engaging activities for students to learn and practice skills in mathematics.

Screenshot of Epistory - Typing Chronicles: start screen

Epistory - Typing Chronicles, Ideal for Typing or Computer Skills Class

By TL Editors published 23 August 19

In Epistory - Typing Chronicles, players control a woman with amnesia riding a three-tailed fox across a colorful, papercraft landscape.

Best Games for Back to School: Video Games Finally Make a Legitimate Move into the Classroom

By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published 14 August 19

Game-based learning—where teachers teach and assess through video games—is being found in more and more classrooms.

Screenshot of GameMaker Studio 2 showing project links

Five-Star Game Creation Tool Shines

By Tech & Learning published 12 August 19

GameMaker Studio 2 is the real deal; its drag-and-drop programming environment allows new game designers to jump right in and create 2D games.

Explore Wide Range of Curated Games, Videos and More

By TL Editors published 29 July 19

PowerMyLearning Connect is a website that brings together free, curated educational content and activities from all over the web.

Teenage girl plays video game on laptop computer

Esports: The Down & Dirty Stats for Educators - Live from #ISTE19

By Lisa Nielsen published 25 June 19

Esports or electronic sports are a form of competition that happens when people play video games competitively.