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Can Games Be Successfully Used to Impart Education?

With the rise of technology in classrooms and the success of online courses, such as the online Ed.D program in Kentucky. a pertinent question arises: can games be successfully used to impart education? As educators and students alike navigate this digital era, it is crucial to explore the potential of games in transforming and enhancing the learning experience.

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Educational video games work to reach students across cultures

"It's important to your survival rate within the context of the game," said Maria Burns Ortiz, co-founder of 7 Generation Games. "We make educational video games and the tools to develop them." In their office tucked away on a quiet street in Minneapolis, game developers are creating fun, interactive video games that combine math, history and culture.

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Burberry partners with Gen.G on educational gaming content series

British heritage brand Burberry has taken its first steps into the esports world through a new partnership with gaming organisationGen.G. The duo will be launching a four-part educational content series that aims to champion women and the importance of inclusivity in gaming, as part of the organisation's 'NetWork: Inspire' programme.

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How educational games have evolved over time

How educational games have evolved over time The act of having fun raises levels of dopamine, endorphins, and oxygen in a person's body: all essential ingredients for learning. For educational games to be successful, their creators have to be meticulous about striking a careful balance between education and entertainment.

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Microsoft DOS and the Long History of Educational Games

Educational games weren't limited to software; the Logo programming language, an early attempt to teach programming skills to children, used a turtle robot that could draw objects based on what was programmed on the screen. While educational software was having a major impact on the computer industry, it was a while before Microsoft's MS-DOS came to dominate the educational games market.

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