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Teachers Using Computer Games in Class

Posted by Zonk on

conq writes "BusinessWeek has a piece on the ways in which games are gaining acceptance in the classroom. From the article: 'Teachers across the country are bringing certain games into their schools as a way to pique students' interest in everything from history and politics to physical fitness and music theory. Among the most popular are Firaxis Games Inc.'s Civilization games, Take2's Railroad Tycoon, and Dance Dance Revolution.'"

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  1. Not New by warmgun · · Score: 4, Insightful

    How is the news? I recall playing Oregon Trail, Number Munchers, and Odell Lake around 15 years ago!

  2. Re:Lazy teaching! by Max+Threshold · · Score: 3, Insightful

    So in other words, you learned shallow and fictionalized versions of the above. Well, good. At least you're in good company.