Xbox has announced a series of educational podcasts aimed at promoting young people's learning through gaming.
The company has partnered with Digital Schoolhouse, powered by UK games industry trade body Ukie, to create a series of educational audio lessons aimed at improving children's concentration, creativity and problem-solving skills through play. Beyond Xbox: Field Trips has been released. Xbox games.
Digital Schoolhouse Director and Superintendent Youky Shahneyla Said said in a statement:
“We can’t wait to see how these voice learning journeys will be implemented in the Digital Schoolhouse network over the coming months and what impact they will have.”
Olly Bray, co-author of the European School Games Handbook, who was involved in the development of the program, added: “There is growing evidence that play is one of the most powerful learning methods.
“These interactive 'field trips' allow young people to immerse themselves in both popular and culturally relevant video games while developing important skills and exploring a variety of learning outcomes. Masu.
“This project provides a unique perspective on experiential learning.”
A total of seven different titles with audio learning journeys accessible via Xbox Game Pass – 'Grounded', 'Sea of Thieves', 'Minecraft', 'Microsoft Flight Simulator', 'PowerWash Simulator', 'Age of Empires IV” and Cities: Skylines.
Each audio study is available on Spotify and allows players to complete a series of challenges that help develop important soft skills.
It can also be accessed as a visual guide on Xbox.com to accommodate different learning styles and make it more accessible.
The 'Beyond Xbox: Field Trips' campaign video features three families from across the UK taking advantage of learning experiences while playing some of Xbox's most popular titles.
