In the article on educational technology trends to watch for in eSchool News, I was interested in the prospects of there being educational games for students. I think that is a wonderful idea. All we need to do is look at the success of LeapFrog/LeapPad for young kids and how much it helps them learn (all the while they are having fun), and I can see how learning with games is a great idea.

I know that in our World Politics class last semester with Dr. Hull we used the game Civilization III to learn about what goes into the makeup of countries and got to develop our own society and create our own foreign policy and determine which things were most important to our country's survival. It was a great game, as well as a great learning experience. Most importantly, it is also historically accurate - what a great teaching tool. However, the most amazing part is that I still sit down at my computer and play a game every now and then, even though I'm not a history major or anything remotely similar. I just find the game fun - and I am learning at the same time.

This sort of technology can be a great tool - especially for students who are not motivated learners in certain subjects. I have never been a history fan, but playing this game was something that captured my attention, and I had a great time learning.