BBC NEWS | Technology | Games help you 'learn and play'
Absolutely. I am surprised that this is such a revelation - whilst the researcher does admit to not being the first to suggest this - I know from experience that this has been happening for as long while. At college we played simulations to understand economic theory regarding absolute and comparative advantage in International trade. When I was studying for my PGCE (teaching qualification) I was also encouraged to make use of games most notably SIM City to highlight how society interacts and social models. The SIMs and Civilisations are merely the extension of that.
So great idea. Agree totally that it should be implemented. By no means new or innovative.
Posted by Paul Goodison at January 18, 2005 09:56 AM | TrackBack