AI Literacy and Career Readiness: Video Games Provide an Unexpected Tool to Teachers

This year, teachers have a major educational priority to equipping students to use AI and other technologies. An unexpected tool in this education: video games. 

From placing their first block in Minecraft to designing 3D models in Unreal Engine, students are discovering that video games are more than entertainment, they are gateways to problem-solving, digital creativity, collaboration, and career readiness. Cleverlike School is here to provide structure, tools, and support to help educators guide this progression with purpose. 

"Students today are immersed in video games from an early age, but educational systems often stop at the basics," said Brian Dickman, founder and CEO at Cleverlike. "We’re developing skills for both teachers and students to transform that early education experience into a full learning journey, from digital art in Minecraft to professional skills in Unreal Engine."

Cleverlike School introduces scaffolded learning paths that build on what students already know, encouraging deeper exploration and more advanced skill development. Through creative, hands-on projects—like building museum exhibits in Minecraft or synthesizing AI research into engaging virtual experiences—students apply what they’re learning in core subjects while building technical fluency with professional tools like Blockbench, Twinmotion, and Unreal Engine.

Programs That Support Teachers and Students 

Cleverlike School offers the Game Brain™ Certified Educator Program, which provides teachers with a full year of resources, software tools, and professional development. This ensures that educators with any technical background can help students connect video games with meaningful academic and career pathways.

The platform is designed to grow with students over time. Early exposure starts in familiar environments like Minecraft, while middle and high school learners branch into more sophisticated tools and disciplines. By the time they reach graduation, students don’t just understand game environments, they know how to shape them. 

Beyond game development, skills such as coding, 3D modeling, and AI can be developed within the video game ecosystem. These lay the foundation for fulfilling careers across a wide range of industries and disciplines such as cybersecurity, fashion, architecture, automotive, and entertainment. 

Visit cleverlike.school to:

• Become a Game Brain™ Certified Educator

• Leverage scholastic esports resources for Minecraft Education Build Challenges, Architectural Build Battles, Parkour and Bed Wars Construction

• Access tools and techniques for authentic AI learning experiences through video games

• Host UEFN game jam events

• Apply for free educator professional development in Minecraft Education or Unreal Engine

• Engage students in a wide variety of game-based creation learning activities

Want to connect with us directly for a demo of the Game Brain program, or to learn how we can help you equip students to use AI and other technologies? Sign up here!