Escape Classroom: Learning as Fun and Games
Escape Classroom: Learning as Fun and Games
Escape Classroom: Learning as Fun and Games
By Matt Kelly
April 22, 2024
Summary
Boris Nakashyan, a second-year student at the University of Virginia and aspiring entrepreneur and doctor, combines his passions for entrepreneurship and medicine through his unique academic escape rooms. Modeled after traditional escape rooms but designed for educational purposes, Nakashyan's creations engage students in solving puzzles related to course content. His innovative approach has garnered attention and positive feedback from educators like Erin Clabough, who co-authored a pedagogical paper with Nakashyan on their educational escape room concept. Their work, published in the Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education, highlights increased student engagement and learning outcomes achieved through this interactive teaching method.
Reference
Kelly, M. (2024, April 22). Escape classroom: Learning as fun and games. University of Virginia News. https://news.virginia.edu/content/escape-classroom-learning-fun-and-games