America's Army As a High School Education Platform?

GamePolitics reports on a recent press release from the US Army which says they will be partnering with various military, education, and non-profit organizations to bring an education curriculum to high school students via America's Army. Quoting the press release: "The partnership ... will incorporate Army technology, gaming and simulation resources to enhance student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The platform for the new curriculum is the America's Army PC game, a free online game that provides civilians with a virtual role in the US Army by introducing them to Army technologies, Rules of Engagement, training and missions. Used as a communications tool, the game has also been adapted for use within the military to produce effective and engaging virtual environments that enhance Soldier training in a number of areas including force protection, convoy survivability and nuclear, chemical and biological detection."

Comments

Sorry guys,

[eddy]

but your society has jumped the shark.

All you need is a science MMORPG

[Anonymous Coward]

Kids will learn calculus if that makes their avatar level: "Look at this dude, I'm a level 5 scientist!" And when time comes to put down the game: "OMG I learned all this stuff and now I'm a scientist in real life too!"

Perfect.

[Bill, Shooter of Bul]

I always wanted a simulation that would allow me the visceral experience of getting an education, with out actually learning anything.

Re:Just what every American high-school student ne

[Anonymous Coward]

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Feel free to use it to break up paragraphs, indent, whatever you need.

All the way!