ADVOCACY GAMES

How interactive education is making change happen

US-based organisation Girls Who Code has found that games can be a powerful platform for student activism, especially when students make the games themselves. “Our teachers are supporting our students to create games that combat anything from bullying to educating communities about gender equality, climate change and Black Lives Matter and a host of other important social issues,” vice-president of programs Andrea Jordan says. “[They’re using them as an] opportunity to educate other students in their schools about these issues.” She adds that “we see our teachers learning alongside their students, and providing opportunities for students to help facilitate lessons.”