Your kid’s gaming habit could be building a future career, new survey shows
A new survey by K12 suggests that childhood gaming may contribute to career-relevant skills such as problem-solving and adaptability to technology. The study found that a majority of working professionals who played games as children believe those experiences benefited their careers. K12 emphasizes game-based learning, where educational content is integrated into gameplay, as a more effective approach than simple gamification.
- ▪52% of working professionals said their childhood gaming helped build career-beneficial skills.
- ▪86% of childhood gamers reported they easily adapt to new technologies like AI in their professional lives.
- ▪K12 distinguishes game-based learning, where learning occurs within the game, from gamification, which adds game-like elements to traditional learning.
- ▪K12 uses games like Minecraft to create immersive educational environments aligned with curriculum standards.
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Curriculum Your kid’s gaming habit could be building a future career, new survey shows K12's survey also found that 86% of childhood gamers said they easily adapt to new technologies in their professional lives By Rachel Wolf Fox News Published May 3, 2026 4:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Therapist uses Minecraft and Roblox to connect with kids A new generation of therapists are embracing video games as a way to form social connections with their youngest clients. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Many parents worry about screen time and video games keeping their children from learning and developing crucial skills. However, a new study suggests that these same tools can be used to enhance learning experiences.
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