{"id":5853,"date":"2025-03-11T13:27:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T18:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/?page_id=5853"},"modified":"2026-02-19T09:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:17:16","slug":"gaming-for-good","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/gaming-for-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaming 4 Good"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Gaming-4-Good-Logo-transparent-white-2024-1010x1024.png\" alt=\"Gaming 4 Good logo\" class=\"wp-image-5854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Gaming-4-Good-Logo-transparent-white-2024-1010x1024.png 1010w, https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Gaming-4-Good-Logo-transparent-white-2024-296x300.png 296w, https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Gaming-4-Good-Logo-transparent-white-2024-768x778.png 768w, https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Gaming-4-Good-Logo-transparent-white-2024-1515x1536.png 1515w, https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Gaming-4-Good-Logo-transparent-white-2024.png 1917w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d9cd0f1e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/missouri.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_aauwB5E4U42hsAS\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">Begin Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engaging Neurodiverse Learners in STEM Through Video Game Design<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Gaming 4 Good?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaming 4 Good (G4G) is an innovative project originally designed to spark interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for middle school students with neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. While supporting these learners remains central to our mission, the program has now expanded and is open to all students.<br><br>Funded under the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program, G4G uses video game design as a hands-on learning experience to help participants develop essential computational thinking (CT) skills and data practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Unknown-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"A screen capture of Nintendo's game builder garage\" class=\"wp-image-5855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Unknown-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Unknown-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Unknown-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Unknown.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Video Game Design?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video games aren\u2019t just for play\u2014they\u2019re powerful learning tools! By designing their own games, students of all backgrounds will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop essential STEM skills in a fun and interactive way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn problem-solving and logic while creating real, playable projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain confidence in technology and digital tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in teams, building communication and collaboration skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our expert team\u2014including educators, technologists, instructional designers, and accessibility specialists\u2014ensures that the curriculum remains inclusive, engaging, and effective<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participant Incentives \u2013 Earn a $100 Gift Card!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will participants gain valuable&nbsp;<strong>STEM and game design skills<\/strong>, but they will also receive a&nbsp;<strong>$100 gift card<\/strong> as a token of appreciation for their time and participation. We want to ensure that students and families feel valued for their contributions to this exciting learning opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get hands-on experience in video game design and computational thinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with peers and mentors in a supportive learning environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a&nbsp;<strong>$100 gift card<\/strong>&nbsp;for completing the program!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a unique opportunity for students to&nbsp;<strong>learn, create, and be rewarded<\/strong>&nbsp;for their efforts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Making an Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting STEM Learning for All<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G4G is committed to breaking down barriers in STEM education by making learning accessible and exciting. The program will be tested in both&nbsp;<strong>rural and urban communities across Missouri and Georgia<\/strong>, providing opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Pathway to Future Careers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Middle school is a crucial time for shaping students\u2019 interests. By introducing STEM concepts through game design, G4G helps students&nbsp;<strong>build confidence and curiosity<\/strong>&nbsp;in fields like coding, engineering, and data science\u2014potentially leading to future academic and career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expanding Access and Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All curriculum materials developed through G4G will be&nbsp;<strong>freely available<\/strong>&nbsp;under a Creative Commons license, meaning educators, community groups, and families can use and adapt them to support more learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Gaming 4 Good<\/strong>&nbsp;team is made up of researchers and educators with expertise in&nbsp;<strong>STEM education, game design, accessibility, and instructional design<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Noah&nbsp;Glaser, Ph.D. (Principal Investigator) \u2013 University of Missouri<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matthew Schmidt, Ph.D. \u2013 University of Georgia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lucas Jensen, Ph.D. \u2013 Georgia Southern University<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amanda Olsen, Ph.D. \u2013 University of Missouri<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ren Rende Mendoza, Ph.D. \u2013 University of Nebraska Omaha<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please email: <\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"person person-shortcode\"><a href=\"\/person\/noah-glaser\"><div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Noah-Glaser-2022-web.jpg)\" class=\"person-image\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"person-info\"><h3 class=\"person-name\"><a href=\"\/person\/noah-glaser\">Noah Glaser<\/a><\/h3><em class=\"person-title\">Assistant Professor<\/em><a href=\"mailto:noah.glaser@missouri.edu\" class=\"person-email\">\n                        <i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <span>noah.glaser@missouri.edu<\/span>\n                    <\/a><\/div><\/section><!-- \/.person -->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join Us!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to collaborate with parents, educators, and community organizations to bring\u00a0<strong>Gaming 4 Good<\/strong>\u00a0to more students. If you\u2019re interested in learning more or getting involved, please <a href=\"https:\/\/missouri.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_aauwB5E4U42hsAS\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/missouri.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_aauwB5E4U42hsAS\">click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Engaging Neurodiverse Learners in STEM Through Video Game Design What is Gaming 4 Good? Gaming 4 Good (G4G) is an innovative project originally designed to spark interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for middle school students with neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. While supporting these learners remains central to our [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5853","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5853"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5853\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6049,"href":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5853\/revisions\/6049"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/information-science-learning-technologies\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}