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Games Used To Teach History

Posted by Zonk on from the going'-back-in-time dept.

Next Generation is reporting on the use of games in educational situations. From the article: "Age of Empires III deals with the conquest and colonization of the Americas; fertile ground for imaginative students. Taking on the role of a European power - desperate to grab land and resources - helps students understand the motivation and planning behind invasion. It also paves the way for learning about its consequences. That, at least, is the theory."

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  1. Interesting by radicalskeptic · · Score: 4, Insightful

    What a novel idea. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to go play me some Oregon Trail.

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