The effects of children’s participation and co-creation in science

Engaging in collaboratively creating a science-oriented video game has yielded beneficial outcomes for participants, particularly children who have articulated their concerns, acquired scientific knowledge, applied it, expanded their understanding, and cultivated critical skills related to bullying. This positive influence stems from the equitable dialogue fostered among all participants during the Science Game Jam, the prevailing sense of solidarity among participants in knowledge-sharing, and the participants’ proficiency in researching and learning from scientific sources. The results…