The intersection of video games and education
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the intersection of video games and education. It seems like these are two polar opposites in today’s culture. Video games are becoming so sophisticated and engaging (so much so that the video game industry generates more money than the film industry). On the other hand, traditional education is unbelievably stagnant. So you take a game like Trauma Center for the Nintendo Wii.
Could someone actually learn medicine or surgery through a game like Trauma Center. Today the answer is no. Tomorrow the answer will be yes. Not sure how long that will take but it will happen. There are dozens of examples of this taking place today. Software like Tactical Iraqi which helps soldiers prepare more effectively for missions.
Right now you can’t learn to play guitar simply by playing Guitar Hero. In the not-too-distant future you’re going to be able to.
How frickin’ cool will that be?
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