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Episode 84 - Bret Devereaux on Learning History Through Video Games

Aug 15, 202247 minSeason 5Ep. 84
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In this episode, Prof. Bret Devereaux (@bretdevereaux) talks about the ways in which historical video games can form players' thinking—for better and for worse. Find his blog, A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry, here: https://acoup.blog/

Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/class/Centers/CLGS/Pages/default.aspx

BIG NEWS: CLGS is now doing online game design classes that you can take from home, and they will have several new offerings this year. Keep an eye on this page:  https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulations/certificate-in-applied-game-design

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