96. Can games like Dungeons & Dragons encourage student engagement?

Over 50 million people have played Dungeons & Dragons since its creation in 1974, and the game remains highly popular today, especially among teens. Can the world of fantastical creatures be adapted for classrooms to improve learning engagement? In what ways might tabletop gaming help students develop life skills? And how might games like Dungeons & Dragons inspire students’ educational and career outcomes?  In this episode, Kevin discusses how schools can use tabletop gaming in learning with Stefan McNinch, President and Founder of UnboxEd.

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