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Case study: Using Video Game Design to Drive Inclusivity and Student Engagement
WATCH: Driving Inclusivity and Student Engagement with Video Game Design
An NYC Schools Video Case Study Video:
Spotlight interview with Susan Wagner High
Keen to boost STEAM engagement or reinvigorate the computer science program at your school? Well then: Watching this short case study video might be the best 12-minutes you use today.
Listen-in as fellow NYC educator, Michelle Carrique, explains how she introduced an industry-grade video game design course at Susan Wagner High School with no previous experience. Hear how students of all abilities create their own video games from scratch, displaying problem-solving skills, peer-to-peer collaboration and engagement levels that ‘blew her mind’.
Want to hear more about Michelle’s story? Then book your personalized GameU demonstration below. Discover how your students can also learn video game design skills from industry professionals who work for the likes of EA Games and Activision.
This case study video was produced as part of a joint GameU - Susan Wagner thought leadership presentation, Engaging Students in STEAM with Video Game Design, delivered as part of NYC Public Schools’ official annual education technology conference: NYC Schools Tech Summit 2025.
Where to next?
Did this resonate with the STEAM ambitions or hurdles at your school or district? Click the ‘Book GameU Demo’ button to schedule a customized walk-through of how GameU’s purpose-built Hybrid+ Program can seamlessly integrate video game design courses into your school or district’s existing STEAM program, CTE and computer science curriculums.
About GameU
GameU is a leading provider of premium online video game design courses, which teach students the skills they need to succeed in the video game industry. With curriculums crafted and taught by education experts and professional game developers, GameU virtually delivers a wide range of programs across three main avenues:
- For schools and districts: Built for specifically for K-12 school environments, GameU’s Hybrid+ Program transform students’ love of gaming into valuable STEAM skills with a blend of live instruction, on-demand learning and 1-to-1 training for in-classroom educators
- All Abilities: Private one-to-one classes, tailored to each students’ needs, including neurologically diverse individuals
- On-demand: Access to recorded classes, curriculum and game design software via Orbit, GameU’s Self-Guided Learning Platform
GameU provides a comprehensive learning experience that includes both live instruction and self-paced study. GameU is dedicated to empowering students and educators alike, helping them stay ahead of industry trends, to prepare them for the future of game development.
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