Escape Rooms

By Susan Robinson
 ◦Escape Rooms are an incredibly popular activity
that either is played on a gaming platform or in
real-time. Participants are given puzzles that

Why Did I require the use of critical thinking and group

collaboration in order to move through the game

choose Escape and escape within a set time limit, usually an hour.
◦I decided to research escape rooms because the

Rooms idea behind the program offers a creative option

for both teachers and students, that engages
students in the learning process and helps
incorporate the use of more technology inside the
classroom.
 Escape rooms came into
popularity with the A Japanese company,

The creation
creation of the video game SCRAP, developed the
“Crimson Room” by first live action role play
Toshimitsu Takagi in 2004 version in 2007 (LA).
(LA).

and evolution
of escape In 2014, Scott Nicholson,
a professor from Wilfrid
IN 2016, Brian Mayer, a
gaming and technology
specialist at Genesee

rooms
Laurier University, Valley School Library
Ontario, Canada, began to System in New York
research ways to began to work with
incorporate the escape colleague Lisa Totes to
room concept as an develop a literature
educational tool (Stone, themed room at the
2016). request of a teach in the
district (Stone, 2016).
 Educational benefits and challenges of the program
Educational escape rooms offer a rewarding experience that helps
students learn to focus and work as a team, promotes the use of
problem-solving skills, and helps develop an awareness of the
importance of time-management. Escape rooms can either be used as a
live-action activity or as computer generated game that provides
engagement and immediate feedback throughout the online game.
A couple of the challenge's educators face, is ensuring that students have the skill set,
ability, and understanding of the material being used. How to incorporate an escape room
concept based on the size of the class and utilizing available space for live-action games or
access to computers, Chrome books or tablets, and good internet access. Another challenge
for any teacher is being able to either purchase and individual membership for the program
and the additional cost and materials for the individual educator or school.
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How would I use this program in my own
classroom
Escape Rooms offer several
opportunities to enhance learning. As
a future educator, I see the program as
a tool to use when learning a new
math concept by being able to break a
concept it into smaller puzzles pieces,
Each puzzles leads to the next step in
solving an equation and the correct
answer.
The other way I might utilize an
escape room, would be for Social
Studies. Trying to help students pull
out knowledge about historical
figures, battles, major ports and
towns, colonies, the Constitution. The
possibilities are limitless.
How much do Escape Rooms cost?
◦ The cost of digital Escape Rooms vary based on the company and membership level that the educator
or school purchase. Individual educator memberships (1 educator only) can cost as little as $59 to
$250, based on the company, plan and how many digital platform codes wanted. In addition to
physical materials, such as paper, lamination, pens/pencils, etc.
◦ Educational escape room platforms to be used in an entire school district, the costs range from $750 to
$1000. Individual school access plans begin at $399 and can cost up to $500. Also in addition to
physical items as stated above.
◦ Since the games are either purchased by the individual teacher, school, or district, students do not
incur any costs to use the program.