Arcade.me, an Israeli startup that specializes in integrating games into school curricula, plans to launch its services in Israeli and US schools next year after a successful pilot.
The two-month pilot program in nine schools in Petach Tikva generated positive feedback from both teachers and students, who used the platform two to four hours a week.
Teachers reported that their students were more engaged in class and their problem-solving, multitasking and creativity improved. One teacher said the platform was “super easy” to use and helped transform learning into an interactive and immersive process.
“Expanding Arcademy into the U.S. marks an important milestone in our mission to revolutionize education through games,” said Alex Gold, founder and CEO of Arcademy.
Arcademy will first launch in American Jewish schools and then expand to other schools.
“By targeting America’s vibrant Jewish community, we aim to blend cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology to foster a unique learning environment that resonates with their values ​​and aspirations.”
Mine Craft
Launching in September 2023, Arcademy’s user-friendly platform will seamlessly integrate with Minecraft, the popular sandbox video game.
The platform provides teachers in grades K-12 with all the tools and capabilities they need to transform their classrooms through Minecraft Education, an educational version of the game designed for classroom use.
It has previously been reported that Minecraft Education, while useful, can be difficult to use for people unfamiliar with the game. The Arcademy platform will simplify Minecraft Education’s interface, making it easier to navigate.
The platform allows teachers to plan lessons using games, track and analyze students’ engagement and learning process in real time, and personalize the learning experience for each student.
It also ensures that educators have the critical insights they need to improve student achievement.
Arcademy’s platform is focused on Minecraft but can integrate with other games, and is designed for classroom and remote use.
“We believe that by leveraging the immersive and interactive nature of computer games, we can create better learning experiences that lead to better outcomes,” Gold added.
Before founding Arcade.me, Gold led a project at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, where children built replicas of the museum’s buildings in Minecraft.
