Gaming for Good: How Games Can Support Social-Emotional Learning

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Common Sense Education.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Games can enable children to practice emotions in spaces that are free from actualized consequences. With thoughtful guidance, games can help children manage emotions, perspective take, demonstrate empathic concern, and exhibit prosocial behaviors. But games themselves cannot be responsible for children’s learning. Having a supportive educator guiding experiences is crucial. Listen to Matthew Farber, Ed.D. as he shares the importance of leveraging games for social-emotional learning (SEL). You will walk away with a variety of resources and strategies, segmented by grade level and content area, including digital and non-digital tools and games to assist with SEL skill building. This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, and education technology leaders.Common Sense EducationDedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.