Can video games replace textbooks in history classes? #shorts

In this episode of Professor Game, host Rob interviews Tore Olsson to explore an innovative approach to teaching history—using Red Dead Redemption 2 as a tool to engage students.

This groundbreaking experiment integrates video games into university classes to examine major dilemmas in American history from the 1880s to the early 1900s.

In 2021, a history class was launched centered around the Red Dead games, using them to introduce topics like corporate capitalism, the women’s suffrage movement, and the convict lease system in the American South.

By starting with gameplay footage, students became excited about history, providing a dynamic entry point into deeper discussions about politics, race, and economics.

This approach not only captured students' attention but also increased course enrollment.

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