Five Ways Breakout EDU Stands Out From the Crowd
At Breakout EDU, our mission is to create immersive and engaging experiences to nurture critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity in a unique way.
Our interactive games and challenges allow students to actively participate in their education, breaking away from traditional methods of instruction. Students become active problem solvers, using creativity and critical thinking skills to unlock clues and solve puzzles. The uniquely tangible nature of our activities makes learning a dynamic and memorable experience for students of all ages.
Here are 5 ways Breakout EDU stands out:
1.Hands-on activities
Breakout EDU offers unique kit-based games, which consist of physical sets of tools, locks, and puzzles. Physical kits can be used with pre-designed games created by our expert game design team or teachers can customize their own to adapt challenge levels to their unique student populations. While we also offer digital games, it’s nice for teachers to have the option to let students disconnect from technology if needed while still having the tools they need to pique their curiosity, captivate their interest, and drive learning forward.
Kit-based games provide an interactive learning experience where students physically engage with game components to manipulate locks, puzzles, and clues. This tactile style of learning not only enhances engagement but also stimulates multiple senses, leading to a deeper and more memorable learning experience. Students witness first-hand the direct application of their skills and knowledge, making learning in any grade or subject area relevant and meaningful.
Young students collaborating with their classmates to analyze a clue that will help them solve a Breakout EDU Kit-based game.
With the flexibility to choose or create games best aligned with curriculum, learning objectives can be regularly introduced, met, or retaught without adding on additional planning time. Every student, regardless of learning preferences, strengths, or growth areas benefits from the ease of teacher customization to provide them with necessary differentiation.
2. Non-quiz-based activities
Elementary students using their 4C skills to solve a digital Breakout EDU game together.
We understand that education goes far beyond memorization and regurgitation of facts. That’s why our games are designed to engage students in meaningful problem-solving tasks requiring the application of content knowledge, social-emotional skills, and decision-making.
Rather than answering multiple-choice questions with binary right-wrong responses, students must work together - combining their unique skills and perspectives to overcome challenges that stretch their knowledge and talents.
Quizzes and assessments are typically individual tasks, limiting interaction and social learning whereas Breakout EDU games promote valuable skills like active listening, negotiation, and respectful dialogue
Breakout EDU games require students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to solve challenges. With our games, students learn to think critically, approach challenges from different angles, and develop effective strategies for overcoming obstacles – skills that are more essential in the real world than only taking assessments.
3. Inherent student reflection
Our games are not just about students finding the right answer; they are about the journey and the process of learning. Students reflect on their strategies, analyze their mistakes, and celebrate their successes. Reflection promotes metacognition, helping students develop a deeper understanding of their own learning processes.
After completing a game, we encourage teachers to facilitate discussions where students can reflect on the process they took to arrive at their solutions. By discussing the steps and thought processes used to solve the challenges within a game, students develop insights into their own problem-solving approaches while learning from each other's strategies.
With reflection sessions, students can acknowledge and celebrate the achievements, efforts, and contributions of fellow teammates. This practice not only boosts morale but also fosters a positive classroom culture, where students feel appreciated and valued for their unique skills and contributions. When students give and receive feedback, they begin to develop a sense of camaraderie while learning the value of recognizing and celebrating the successes of their peers.
Students proudly smiling next to the ‘We Broke Out’ sign after completing a digital Breakout EDU game with their classmates.
4. Real-life social-emotional learning experiences
Our games are carefully designed to address key social-emotional skills such as teamwork, empathy, perseverance, and problem-solving. Students not only learn academic concepts but also develop essential life skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom walls.
A group of students work together to solve a clue that will unlock a lock to a Breakout EDU Kit-based game.
In order to “break out” of a game, students must clearly communicate their ideas, thoughts, and findings to their teammates. They learn to listen actively, respect different perspectives, and articulate their own ideas. This fosters understanding, compassion, and the ability to navigate social interactions both inside and outside the classroom.
Breakout EDU games often have time limits, requiring students to manage time effectively and make quick decisions. Students learn to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and make strategic choices under pressure. These real-life skills are essential for managing deadlines, setting goals, and making informed decisions in various contexts.
5. One-of-a-kind Game Design Studio
Breakout EDU offers a unique Game Design Studio allowing educators and students to create their own games. While the Game Design Studio is intuitive and simple-to-use, we also offer self-paced Learn and Play courses to guide both educators and students through the process of game design and implementation.
Student smiles while playing a digital Breakout EDU game.
Designing a game requires deep thinking and engaging in complex problem-solving. They need to consider learning objectives, create challenges that align with the content, and develop clues and puzzles that promote deeper understanding. Through this process, students develop their analytical and evaluative skills, honing their ability to assess the needs of others.
The powerful combination of the Game Design Studio and Learn and Play courses empowers students with agency over their learning journey. This sense of agency boosts motivation, engagement, and a deeper connection to the subject matter. Students develop a sense of responsibility while becoming active participants in their educational experiences.
Conclusion
Our digital games and hands-on kit-based games, non-quiz based approach, emphasis on reflection and social-emotional learning, and the Game Design Studio with Learn and Play courses, provide an exceptional platform for engaging students and fostering their holistic development.
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