In a world where engaging students and meeting curriculum standards are often at odds, Breakout EDU’s Lesson Content Games bring fresh possibilities to classrooms. Lesson Content Games are designed to deliver standards-aligned learning experiences that captivate students and provide teachers with powerful tools for reinforcement and assessment. These interactive games add excitement to lessons, turning key concepts into hands-on learning.
Breakout EDU’s wildly popular Breakout+ games recently surpassed 1 million plays, just a month before the games’ first anniversary. The Breakout+ games have sparked the imaginations of teachers and students around the world and many have wondered if they might be able to create their own Breakout+ game on our platform someday. I sat down with Ann Brucker to answer this question and to get the inside scoop behind the making of these captivating games.
Halloween is in the air - and on every kid’s mind! Rather than fight the excitement, embrace “spooky season” and treat your students to Halloween-themed learning opportunities with Breakout EDU’s Puzzle-tober activities and resources.
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new game type on the Breakout EDU Digital Platform. Each standards-aligned Lesson Content Game begins with a short video lesson followed by a series of puzzles designed to reinforce key concepts. This format gives students the chance to immediately apply what they’ve learned by solving puzzles, while providing teachers with a powerful tool to assess understanding and reinforce learning.
In this episode of GAME ON, host Adam Bellow speaks with innovative educator Dan Ryder about his journey in education, the evolution of customized learning, and the importance of creativity and design thinking in the classroom. They discuss the impact Dan’s teachers have had on his life and the role of games in learning. Dan shares valuable advice for both new and seasoned teachers, emphasizing the need to lean into joy and create engaging experiences for students.
Imagine a typical day in your classroom. You are working hard to keep your students engaged and focused on the lesson, but you can’t help but notice their participation is lukewarm. Your teacher super senses tell you that something is not quite hitting the mark in your lesson plan. It’s time to shake things up.
In this episode of GAME ON, host Adam Bellow sits down with Jed Dearybury, an Educator, Author, Illustrator, and PLAYOLOGIST! They discuss favorite childhood games and drawing inspiration from Peter H. Reynolds, the beloved author and illustrator of “The Dot”. Jed talks about the power of play in his own life, overcoming obstacles and finding his true self, and the joy of sharing fun with others. Jed’s passion for teaching and his desire to equip, encourage, and empower others using creativity, laughter, and hands-on fun shines through in this conversation.
Fall is a whirlwind of preparation and excitement! It’s that time of year when students and teachers alike get the back-to-school butterflies. There’s no better feeling than meeting your new students for the first time - but the realities of starting again with establishing classroom management procedures and adjusting lesson plans can feel overwhelming.
In this episode of GAME ON, Host Adam Bellow interviews Jennifer Gonzalez, the brilliant mind behind Cult of Pedagogy. Jennifer, a former middle school English teacher, has transformed the educational landscape with her influential online platform. She shares her remarkable journey from the classroom to creating a vital resource for educators, highlighting the importance of building a supportive, growth-minded teaching community. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and practical advice for teachers!
At Breakout EDU, we believe that professional development should be enriching, actionable, and FUN! Our second annual Camp Breakout EDU webinar series is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies they need to supercharge student engagement and turn classrooms into dynamic learning environments.
In this episode of GAME ON, host Adam Bellow interviews Al Lowe, who is a pioneer in the PC gaming space. Al Lowe created numerous games that were beloved by many including the educational classic, Donald Duck's Playground, as well as the Leisure Suit Larry game series, amongst others. Al began his career in education and has had a unique and amazing journey to learning new things and finding success along the way.
Level up your teaching game with Breakout EDU at ISTE Live 24 in Denver, Colorado, from June 23rd to 26th! Our team will transform Booth #2057 into an action-packed arcade filled with educational gaming experiences designed to supercharge teaching and learning.
School's out! While those summer days of freedom are well-deserved, there's a sneaky villain lurking in the shadows – summer learning loss. Studies show that students can lose a significant amount of knowledge over the long break, making the return to school in the fall a little bit more difficult for everyone than it needs to be.
In this episode of GAME ON, Adam Bellow interviews Dr. Kari Stubbs, who has had a diverse career in education - transitioning from classroom teaching to general ed tech and ultimately to special education. Dr. Stubbs shares her passion for supporting neurodiverse children, particularly those with autism, and offers valuable advice for educators looking to make a difference in the field.
As the school year inches to a close, a familiar feeling is sweeping classrooms across the country: the anticipation of summer break. Students (and teachers!) are eager to sleep in and enjoy long, relaxing days outdoors. We know it’s difficult to keep students engaged during these final weeks, yet it is also high-stakes. End-of-year assessments are on the horizon and, despite the bubbling excitement about summer, it’s important to maintain focus on learning and review.
Student-centered learning is a powerful tool. At Breakout EDU, we develop games that put students at the forefront of their educational experience, fostering a love of learning that extends far beyond the walls of a traditional classroom.
With Breakout EDU, student voice and choice is amplified, creating a more engaging and effective learning environment for all. When students have agency over their learning experiences, they become more self-directed learners. They become empowered to explore their interests and feel that their ideas and opinions are respected. In fact, schools that prioritize student agency as part of their culture have found that students receive better grades and there are reduced rates of chronic absenteeism.
I teach 6th grade Social Studies and English Language Arts. I use features like the Recommended Games where students can choose games that peak their interest or I run a search for topics and standards that we are working on in class. I also use the My Classes to keep track of work from my different classes. I also use this feature to assign and differentiate games to students.
Assessments can be used as a powerful tool for learners. End-of-year assessments, typically summative exams, are often used to help students demonstrate how much academic growth they have experienced throughout the school year - they also provide critically important data for next year's teachers so they can hit the ground running in the fall with an informed awareness of student strengths and areas of growth.
