Creating Engaging Escape Rooms for the Classroom

Abstract

New ways to engage students in learning can be most meaningful if we provide opportunities for them to engage with each other and forge an understanding of the narrative behind the lessons.

Notes

¹ Nicholson, S. (2015). Peeking behind the locked door: A survey of escape room facilities. White paper available at http://scottnicholson.com/pubs/erfacwhite.pdf

² Spira, L. (2017). Three years of room escapes: The growth of the US market. Room Escape Artist (blog). Retrieved from https://roomescapeartist.com/2017/07/30/three-years-of-room-escapes-the-growth-of-the-us-market

³ Colegio Internacional de Carabobo Education Immersion Center. (2017). Lusitania. Retrieved from http://toddlich.wixsite.com/ciceic/st-lusitania

⁴ https://www.oneidacountytourism.com/events/v/2988/interactive-adventure-operation-sabotage/2015-06-13)

⁵ https://www.nps.gov/fost/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=697538A9-1DD8-B71B-0BE27ED9D4AFCB1D

⁶ http://scottnicholson.com/pubs/askwhy.pdf

⁷ Nicholson, S. (2016, October). Ask why: Creating a better player experience through environmental storytelling and consistency in escape room design. Paper presented at Meaningful Play 2016, Lansing, MI. Retrieved from http://scottnicholson.com/pubs/askwhy.pdf