Games for Change

https://gamesforchange.org

Promo Video

The Games for Change Student Challenge is the leading national game design program that combines students’ passion for games with digital learning and civic engagement.

The 2021-2022 G4C Student Challenge will take place in 6 cities – Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, New York City and Seattle – as well as nationally through online offerings. The program includes professional development in game-based learning for teacher/school cohorts 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 regional awards ceremonies to celebrate (and award) outstanding student work .

CALL FOR TEACHERS!

During the 2021-2022 school year, G4C and partners will work with cohorts of 60+ public/charter schools in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, New York City and Seattle. Middle/High school teachers from diverse backgrounds and concentrations are invited to participate; no prior experience with game design and/or computer science is required!

Participating educators will receive:

10 hours of structured PD w/ training in game-based learning and impact game design instruction (live or virtual). NOTE: Stipends will be available for schools to help cover the costs of substitute teachers during the two training days.
Complimentary access to G4C’s impact game design curriculum, resources and activities.
Monthly office hours for curriculum, platform (Scratch, etc.) and/or technical support.
Opportunity to work with industry mentors (ie: games professionals), who visit classrooms to share career insights and offer students creative feedback.
Assessment data on students’ 21st century skills growth.
Local workshops and game jams.
Interested in joining the G4C Student Challenge teacher cohort this Fall? Fill out the Teacher Application form for your city by September 17, 2021.

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Dist Columbia