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Educational Games
What makes a game educational, and why do so many attempts seem to fall short? Cara & Joe discuss this question and more in this second part of a series on games and instructional design.
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Good Educational Games Mentioned:
- Carmen Sandiego
- Oregon Trial
- Sim City
- Minecraft
- Guitar Hero
- Bail Trap
- That Dragon Cancer
- The Uber Game
Bad Educational Games Mentioned:
- Mind Maze (Encarta)
- Mario is Missing
- Mario’s Time Machine
- Sonic’s Schoolhouse
- Basic Math (Atari 2600)
- Prince Interactive
Other Games Mentioned:
- Mario Kart
- Nintendo Labo
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