Classrooms Across the U.S. Roll Out "Making History" Videogame
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Sept. 20, 2005 - The full release of Muzzy Lane Software's "Making History" videogame starts playing this semester in high schools and colleges across the country.
"Making History" is a complete PC-based simulation platform offering an engaging game experience for students and extensive customization and evaluation tools for teachers.
The game is available as a CD-ROM through school book stores or online from www.muzzylane.com.
Schools using "Making History' in their classrooms this fall range from an all-girls prep school to major universities, including:
- Indiana University, South Bend, IN.
- University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.
- Emma Willard School, Troy, NY.
- Oak Hill High School, Converse, IN.
- Out of Door Academy, Sarasota, FL.
- Des Moines Area Community Colleges, IA.
- Salem State College, Salem, MA.
- Hixson High School, Hixson, TN.
- Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Giradeau, MO.
- College of Charleston, Charleston, SC.
"Every teacher wants their classroom to be more dynamic and thought provoking," says David McDivitt of Oak Hill High School in Converse, Ill. "Making History" triggers all kinds of interaction and discussion, which leads to better learning."
The first release of "Making History" includes six game scenarios with up to 10 playable countries, addressing the World from 1936 to 1945,.
Students become leaders of nations, negotiating the complex - and very real - political, economic and military challenges of the era.
"We are entering a period where the technology inside the classroom can match the 'always on' technology culture of teenagers outside the classroom," says Ann Watts, technology director of the Des Moines Area Community Colleges in central Iowa.
Ms. Watts has studied and written extensively about the use of technology by teens.
"Students are learning about history but also about leadership and how to think critically in complex situations," she adds.
Historical data for "Making History" was compiled by a team of researchers under the supervision of Dr. William Keylor, an acclaimed historian and professor of history at Boston University.
Pricing starts at $39.99 per copy of the game. Contact Muzzy Lane for pricing on enterprise site licenses.
About Muzzy Lane Software
Muzzy Lane Software is based in Newburyport, Mass. Founded in 2002, the company is delivering a new generation of interactive learning simulations. For more information visit www.muzzylane.com.
Tuesday, Sep 20, 2005
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Sept. 20, 2005 - The full release of Muzzy Lane Software's "Making History" videogame starts playing this semester in high schools and colleges across the country.
"Making History" is a complete PC-based simulation platform offering an engaging game experience for students and extensive customization and evaluation tools for teachers.
The game is available as a CD-ROM through school book stores or online from www.muzzylane.com.
Schools using "Making History' in their classrooms this fall range from an all-girls prep school to major universities, including:
- Indiana University, South Bend, IN.
- University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.
- Emma Willard School, Troy, NY.
- Oak Hill High School, Converse, IN.
- Out of Door Academy, Sarasota, FL.
- Des Moines Area Community Colleges, IA.
- Salem State College, Salem, MA.
- Hixson High School, Hixson, TN.
- Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Giradeau, MO.
- College of Charleston, Charleston, SC.
"Every teacher wants their classroom to be more dynamic and thought provoking," says David McDivitt of Oak Hill High School in Converse, Ill. "Making History" triggers all kinds of interaction and discussion, which leads to better learning."
The first release of "Making History" includes six game scenarios with up to 10 playable countries, addressing the World from 1936 to 1945,.
Students become leaders of nations, negotiating the complex - and very real - political, economic and military challenges of the era.
"We are entering a period where the technology inside the classroom can match the 'always on' technology culture of teenagers outside the classroom," says Ann Watts, technology director of the Des Moines Area Community Colleges in central Iowa.
Ms. Watts has studied and written extensively about the use of technology by teens.
"Students are learning about history but also about leadership and how to think critically in complex situations," she adds.
Historical data for "Making History" was compiled by a team of researchers under the supervision of Dr. William Keylor, an acclaimed historian and professor of history at Boston University.
Pricing starts at $39.99 per copy of the game. Contact Muzzy Lane for pricing on enterprise site licenses.
About Muzzy Lane Software
Muzzy Lane Software is based in Newburyport, Mass. Founded in 2002, the company is delivering a new generation of interactive learning simulations. For more information visit www.muzzylane.com.