In 2019, 77% of game designer teachers polled by GameMaker said teaching STEM subjects through game development was either ‘extremely effective’ or ‘very effective’ at engaging with students. GameMaker is also the game engine of choice for the New Digital Technology GCSE in Wales.
Game development teaches students social intelligence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; they learn how to work collaboratively, to see failures as opportunities for discovery, and the importance of iterative improvement.
At GameMaker, we believe that game development can help students find their voice and the courage to use it.