GBL is the process of using computer games as part of learning.
GBL games are sophisticated technology - the kind of highly playable games pupils would enjoy at home.
GBL games are flexible: they can be used in lessons or out of lessons, such as teambuilding events.
GBL games are not solitary activities, they are played in teams.
GBL is already popular within the business world as a means toimprove key skills such as communication, teamwork and logical thinking.
A study by the Learning and Skills Development Agency concluded that GBL helps learning. In fact, they love it (see the quote on the left).
A recent survey1 of employers for the Learning and Skills Council found that there is a workforce ‘skills gap’ in areas such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving. These are skills that GBL directly caters for.
Eduteams, the first GBL software designed specifically for schools, is now available.
GBL is the process of using computer games as part of learning.