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Fostering student engagement in STEM through eSports games in Minecraft – Mine Game

2024-1-ES01-KA220-SCH-0002483512024Cooperation partnerships in school educationongoing
Countries: ES|IT|TR|DE|HR|EL · Grant: €250,000
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)New learning and teaching methods and approachesPromoting gender equality

Objectives

Mine Game aims to enhance student engagement in STEM-oriented learning by utilizing their affinity for video games. By creating a sport game with STEM-themed sports tactics which cultivate scientific thinking Mine Game will provide educators with an engaging way to increase the interest of kids aged 8 to 12 in STEM. The objective is to reduce STEM dropout rates, especially by children at risk and girls. The Minecraft 3D gaming environment will provide the medium to deliver the sport challenges.

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