Interested in using computer games in the history classroom? Read (and comment on) the latest THEN/HiER blog.
http://thenhier.ca/en/content/gaming-history-classroom-lessons-learned-playing-civilizations …
http://thenhier.ca/en/content/gaming-history-classroom-lessons-learned-playing-civilizations
Scott Pollock uses games in his history classes to help students understand pieces of history that they do not discuss in class. Pollock used examples such as how geography and technology played a part of the rise and fall of civilizations. Pollock wanted his students to use what they saw in the games, to help them study and better understand WHY things happened. Involving games in the classroom has been a popular topic and should certainly be considered by all educators at some time or another. If I was teaching about the Watergate Scandal, I would want to make sure that students understand why Richard Nixon did what he did, instead of just explaining his actions. It may be difficult to find games for every historical event but if it is going to benefit the students, the time would not be wasted.
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