Participating in game jams develops 4C skills (critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration) in adolescent students, though skill gains are difficult to verify¶

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Evidence · 1 study · qualitative r2 · q2
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q2 i? Participants in three game jams reported increased creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking, but outcomes of skill evaluation may vary and are difficult to verify. → Contreras-Espinosa 2022

Evidence¶

Contreras-Espinosa 2022¶

Contreras-Espinosa, R.S.; Eguia-Gomez, J.L. (2022). Game Jams as Valuable Tools for the Development of 21st-Century Skills. Sustainability 2022, 14, 2246. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042246

q2 · i? · qualitative · r2

Thematic analysis (Atlas.ti, hermeneutic approach) of pre/post surveys, 40 interviews and direct observation across three game jams with 90 students aged 12–16. The authors conclude "participating in game jams activates creativity and critical thinking in participants" and builds communication and collaboration skills.

"This study suggests that participating in game jams activates creativity and critical thinking in participants, and they contribute to the development of communication and team collaboration skills."

Discussion¶

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