Modding Existing Games for Education

Educational video games don't need to be built from the ground up. Existing games can be modded to fit the needs of education.

A software interface could be created that allows teachers to input questions and rank them by difficulty. Game developers would create buffs, power-ups, and abilities that scale with the question difficulty.

If a student answers an easy question correctly, he or she gets a low rank benefit in the video game. A correct answer to a difficult question will grant a greater benefit.

The software interface connects the teachers' questions to the power-ups that the game developers create.

There are some potential benefits to using mods to create educational video games:

• Cost-effective: Modifying existing games saves time, money, and resources compared to building games from the ground up.

• Familiarity: Many students may already be familiar with popular games, which could make it easier for them to engage with educational content presented within those games.

• Customization: Using a software interface to allow teachers to create custom mods could provide a lot of flexibility and customization. Teachers could tailor the educational content and rewards to the specific learning goals and needs of their students.

It's definitely possible to use existing games and modify them to create educational experiences. A software interface could allow game developers to create custom modifications based on the question inputs of teachers. This could be a useful way to incorporate educational elements into existing games.