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Strategic games develop logic and reasoning



Civilization V

More is not erased from the memory of the days when experts called video games are harmful to children's fragile minds. On the use of computer games in schools was not the question, with the exception of special training programs specifically designed as an interactive manual on physics, mathematics, etc. How much has the situation changed over the past decade!

Now your favorite games of our childhood are beginning to be used in schools for the development of logic and strategic thinking in children.

To date, many scientific studies published that show a variety of effects of mental abilities not only in strategy games, but even in Action Simulation: from improved problem-solving skills to enhance learning and improve memory

. The benefits of strategic simulation has practically no one casts doubt: this is a great tool for development of logic, thinking, memory, general outlook, knowledge economy, sociology, political science, physics, engineering, etc.

It is not surprising that the recent popular computer games are increasingly beginning to be used in the school curriculum.

SimCity
Glasslab Company founded as a partnership between research institutions and game studios. The first interested in the adaptation of computer games for schools and universities, and the second - in expanding the market for their games. Glasslab help and so, and others.

One of the first educational Glasslab released version of urban simulation SimCity 2013. Educational adaptation SimCityEDU for schools Glasslab prepared in cooperation with the developers of the original simulator from the company Maxis.

The city simulator SimCity (Micropolis) The essence of the gameplay boils down to the creation of the city, the development of residential and industrial zones, construction of infrastructure and the collection of taxes for the further development of the city. In the game, as in the real world, it is important to raise the level of living of the population and to maintain a balance between the various sectors. Much attention is paid to environmental issues.



of SimCity 2013

Interestingly, after the alpha test SimCityEDU among schoolchildren and conducted the survey noted an interesting side effect: those students for whom English is not the primary (usually the children of immigrants, including those from the Russian-speaking families), often reported on the use of games for the expansion of academic vocabulary. Simply put, children simply learn new words and scientific terms, which do not normally encounter in everyday life. It is really very important for the development.

By the way, in 2008 the author of the game Don Hopkins (Don Hopkins) posted the source code of the original version of SimCity free license under GPL 3. However, to avoid problems with the trade mark, which is registered in a commercial publisher, source code and binaries are released under the original name of the game Micropolis . Of course, this original game is slightly below the graphics to the latest version of SimCity.

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developed city in Micropolis

For educational version SimCityEDU Glasslab company has developed a special tool for teachers, by which they can track the success and progress of pupils. Teachers say that such an assessment is much more objective than traditional paper test exam. When learning from the textbook and examination in a paper test, you are limited to the number of questions (eg, 100), so that he could not verify the student's knowledge on all subjects. And in the game such a strong no limit: in SimCityEDU installed more than 3,000 data points for which it is rated. In other words, the assessment of the results of the game goes more objective than on the basis of the standard test operation or test with a questionnaire. Moreover, learning through play in something more effective than learning by the book.

Tests have shown that SimCityEDU game develops students' thinking: they understand the relationship between the different spheres of activity and the importance of finding a balance. For example, you can not only develop the industry, because the construction of the hazardous plants will lead to environmental pollution, and - as a result -. To a deterioration of life, loss of jobs and the departure of workers in other cities

But the most important advantage of a computer game before the textbook is that children are much more involved in the educational process. During the game knowledge absorbed much more efficiently and in greater volume , than in teaching textbook. "Students just go into another world, so they cling game - Liendl says Jessica (Jessica Lindl), who led the project SimCityEDU company Glasslab. - The guys are addicted to the game just as addicted to games outside of school. They really emotionally attached to the people of his town - they feel adults, because had the opportunity to manage the lives of people and save them. This responsibility, which is usually not in the classroom. »

Minecraft


Students play of Minecraft

Most recently, for the upcoming school season prepared for the game Minecraft, which is released for the special edition of Minecraft: Education Edition. Schools can get an educational version for free. According to the developers, the game is open world develops creativity, teaches teamwork and teaches problem solving.

Library starting Minecraft worlds examples and lessons for schools



MinecraftEDU

To help the teachers curricula developed with examples of educational topics. Basically, the game can be used in many lessons. For example, in the study of Shakespeare in the classroom literature can be downloaded in the game scene of the English theater of those times - and to show how it all actually happened. The game is perfect for interdisciplinary training on the history / geography, literature / music / art, geometry, language (there is a package for the study of English and other languages).

Educational version MinecraftEDU developed by the same company Glasslab.

Civilization V
The latest addition to the line of educational computer games will be turn-based global strategy for Civilization V Sid Meier. Glasslab company promises adatirovat game for training in high schools to the beginning of the next academic year, ie in 2017. Training version will be called CivilizationEDU.

We can assume that like Civilization V students more than any other game.

As in other games of the series, Civilization V in the player creates and develops their civilization from ancient times to the near future. Although this version removed religion and espionage, the game remains just as captivating as the previous version, known to almost every player. (Religion and espionage back in addition Civilization V:. Gods & amp; Kings)



Civilization V

"Victory" game achieved in various ways, but many players find fun to achieve dominance of its people over the neighbor.

The educational version CivilizationEDU at the disposal of the teachers will be analytical tools to assess the achievements of pupils in the game. The game itself introduces the students with the most advanced civilizations in human history and important historical figures. But the developers are focused on the fact that the game "allows students to demonstrate critical thinking and participate in historical events, review and evaluate the geographical implications of their economic and technological solutions, as well as to demonstrate systemic thinking and experiment with cause-and-effect relationship between the army, technology, policy and socio-economic development. »



Civilization V

Founder series Sid Meier games Glasslab supports the initiative: "Over the past 25 years, we found that one of the great secrets of Civilization is that you learn in the course of the game - Meyer said. - We always focused primarily on entertainment. But we believe that our players - young and old - get pleasure from such training , even if they do not always like education »

. Civilization V - this is a rare opportunity to correct the shortcomings of the real world, do it right, at least in the virtual world.

In the end, in contrast to the reality of the game is always the possibility to fly to another planet.



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