Serious Games bring sense of touch to medical training
The SimMan 3G is a robot that can cry, bleed, convulse,
go into cardiac arrest and do any number of other things
that humans do when their bodies are malfunctioning.
Also, it?s super creepy looking.
Opportunities for engagement in civic education activities in the classroom (simulations, etc.) has a major impact on future civic and political involvement.
The object of the simulation is to raise the most money possible for the United Way by staging a successful environmental cleanup at the lowest possible price. See teacher handbook:
http://www.virtualteamchallenge.com/PDFs/teacher-handbook.pdf
"Targeted at ages 8 –14, Discover Babylon TM uses sophisticated video gaming strategies and realistic digital environments to engage the learner in challenges and mysteries that can only be solved through developing an understanding of Mesopotamian society, business practices, and trade."
"The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) presents Immune Attackâ„¢, an educational video game that introduces basic concepts of human immunology to middle school, high school and entry-level college students. Designed as a supplemental learning tool, Immune Attack aims to familiarize students with molecular biology and cell biology concepts..." free to download for educational purposes.
For better or worse, games are seen as a "silver bullet" to motivate students.
New technology moves towards making "take a walk in someone else's shoes" more than just a saying...
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Serious Games bring sense of touch to medical training
Opportunities for engagement in civic education activities in the classroom (simulations, etc.) has a major impact on future civic and political involvement.
The object of the simulation is to raise the most money possible for the United Way by staging a successful environmental cleanup at the lowest possible price. See teacher handbook: http://www.virtualteamchallenge.com/PDFs/teacher-handbook.pdf
For better or worse, games are seen as a "silver bullet" to motivate students.
New technology moves towards making "take a walk in someone else's shoes" more than just a saying...
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