Using Video Game Design to Teach Literacy Skills
Using Video Game Design to Teach Literacy Skills
Roxanne Ledda
February, 19, 2025
Summary
"The Max Schoenfeld School in the Bronx is addressing low literacy rates through an innovative after-school program that integrates video game design with literacy instruction. Serving primarily low-income, Hispanic, and English learner students, the program uses a curriculum developed with a literacy expert to teach vocabulary, storytelling, and communication skills. Students design their own games, learning concepts like map legends and marketing, while practicing reading, writing, and speaking through structured activities. This “career-embedded” approach not only improves literacy in an engaging way but also introduces students to potential career paths, aiming to create measurable academic and personal growth."
Reference
Ledda, R. (2025, February 19). Using video game design to teach literacy skills. THE Journal. https://thejournal.com/Articles/2025/02/19/Using-Video-Game-Design-to-Teach-Literacy-Skills.aspx