About games-based learning
What is games-based learning?
We all learn through play.
Of course, in our early years playing games is the fundamental method of learning (read our case studies on active learning in early years). And it's not something we leave behind as we grow older. The context may change but children, young people and adults learn a lot from playing games, whether singly or as part of a team.
Now technology offers an ever-growing variety of digital games - played on computers, games consoles, over the internet and on mobile phones.
It's an activity that's increasingly routine to the millions of children and teenagers who are growing up in the internet age.
In the following pages you can read about the background to learning with digital games.
Consolarium
The Consolarium is the Scottish Centre for Games and Learning, established by Learning and Teaching Scotland to explore the world of computer games and how they can impact on teaching and learning in Scottish schools.
Background to learning with digital games
A brief introduction to the research and theoretical background to learning and teaching with computer games and a discussion of some of the myths connected with games.
Games-based learning and Curriculum for Excellence
How learning with games helps pupils to develop the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence.