Back to school
Back to school
Back to school
Abbie Hart
July, 23, 2024
Summary
Mark Jacobs, a graduate of Clark University, has embraced "gamification" in education while leading the Longview School in New York. He integrated games like Minecraft and Civilization into his curriculum to enhance problem-solving and historical discussions. Recognizing the potential of virtual reality (VR) in education, Jacobs returned to Clark for an MFA in interactive media, aiming to improve VR's application in learning. He is involved in a $1.5 million NSF-funded project using XR technology to address climate change impacts in Central Mexico. Jacobs emphasizes that education should be enjoyable, a philosophy he cherished during his time at Clark.
Reference
Hart, A. (2024, July 23). Back to school. Clark Now. https://clarknow.clarku.edu/2024/07/23/back-to-school/