Games are just one of the many tools that teachers can use in the classroom. In addition, there is more than one way to teach using games. It’s not just about playing the games, it’s also about making them. Game making is one way to create a space where students are empowered to freely experiment with their own way of framing ideas and choosing perspectives. In this way, game making is tantamount to project-based learning.
(via Making Games: The Ultimate Project-Based Learning | MindShift)