We just told you a little about GameSalad and their game creation platform, but that is not the whole picture. GameSalad, and their education wing, are at the forefront of the educational gaming movement that is sweeping through schools across the U.S.

As students are spending more time than ever on mobile devices, it only makes sense that educators follow this mobile trend. With unprecedented amounts of time spent on mobile devices, why not try to make it educational. That is the goal of GameSalad Education.

This graphic explores the ways games have impacted the classroom and where the future may be headed. The statistics speak volumes about the industry, and give a clear view of the reasons why GameSalad and others are looking to expand educational gaming:

Via Visual.ly