Civilization III and World History - TeacherTube

10 minute video describing how Civilization III, a computer game, is used in history classes at Kimball Union Academy - video from TeacherTube.



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Getting Serious About Digital Games in Learning

Thousands of users complete your online training...hundreds come back multiple times for the same subject matter... many use your computer-based learning for hours longer than you had ever dreamed. Is this just a corporate learning professional's fantasy, or is someone playing games with your mind?

Actually, the answer to both questions is "yes." Modern "serious games" are making these scenarios happen in corporate learning settings worldwide. As an arguably powerful new item in the learning toolbox, serious games warrant an in-depth look. In this article, we'll review what serious games are, why they work, their value to corporations and where they work best. We'll also give you some tips on how to get started with serious games, and resources to help you along the way.

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More video games, fewer books at schools?

Of all of the proposals aimed at improving America's failing schools, there's one idea kids will really like: More video games and fewer books.

At least a number of educators hope so, arguing that children would get more excited about school and that video games can present real-life problems to solve.

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