This year, we are excited to offer a highly flexible program, which can be adapted to meet educators’ individual needs and thrive across different learning environments – including virtual and hybrid models.

CALL FOR TEACHERS!

Middle/high public school teachers in Detroit can now apply to join the 2020-2021 G4C Student Challenge. Participating educators will receive paid professional development in game-based learning and training to incorporate impact game design into their classrooms. 

Teachers from diverse backgrounds and concentrations are invited to participate; no prior experience with game design or computer science is required. Apply by October 2nd!

WHY TEACHERS SHOULD PARTICIPATE

• The program is highly flexible and is appropriate for virtual, hybrid, and in-person learning
• It helps keep students engaged and connected in a virtual environment
• It supports development of important 21st-century/STEM skills – and opportunity for assessment of student growth
• Builds civic engagement and addresses important real-world issues
• Exposes students to career pathways and games industry professionals
• Equips teachers with a powerful tool to engage and excite STEM learning

PARTICIPATING TEACHERS WILL RECEIVE:

• Two days of paid virtual PD training in how to teach impact game design (Teachers will be paid at a per session rate during non-school hours)
• Free game design curricular resources and activities from G4C
• Complimentary access to 20 hour impact game design curriculum through the Mouse Create platform
• Access to technical support for curriculum and game design tools (Scratch, etc.)
• Opportunity for mentorship and ‘class visits’ from games industry professionals
• Assessment data on students’ 21st century skills development

ABOUT THE G4C STUDENT CHALLENGE:

The 2020-2021 G4C Student Challenge will take place in NYC, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Detroit – as well as nationally through online offerings. The program includes paid professional development in game-based learning for cohorts of teachers in each city, in-school and after-school game making courses, student game jams and workshops, mentorship from games industry professionals and social impact themes with digital resources provided by cause-based partners. The Challenge culminates in a national game design competition and awards ceremonies, to celebrate and award students’ outstanding games.