5 keys to turn escape rooms into classroom inspiration

Tuesday, March 10, 2026Michael Grieb, Van Andel Institute for EducationView original

Using the Engineering Design Process and Process of Scientific Inquiry can help educators design educational escape rooms that are meaningful.

Have you ever been to an escape room? For those unfamiliar with the term, an escape room is a structured, problem-solving experience where participants are locked in a room and must use their wits, tenacity, and deductive skills to find a way out.