What is a Game Jam and Why It Matters

This Edutopia piece explains what a game jam is – a short collaborative event where developers quickly brainstorm, design, and build a small game. It highlights the educational benefits of game jams (skill GD-1.5.1) like rapid prototyping and teamwork, showing how students learn to work under deadlines and improvise game ideas. It inspires learners to participate in jams to develop creativity and game design skills for future projects or careers.