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Chinese History Teacher Uses Assassin's Creed as Educational Tool

History is your playground.
By Xueyang
Mar. 15, 2023 updated 06:52

In today's digital age, video games have become an effective tool not only for entertainment but also for education. The story of the Bilibili user @长安沐雨梓, who used the game "Assassin's Creed" in his history class to teach his students, is proof of the potential of video games in education.

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In 2013, the user discovered "Assassin's Creed" through a friend and was amazed at how the game offered a fun and interactive way to learn about history. Five years later, he developed the idea of using the game to express history through writing an article. And in 2023, he finally got to use the game to teach his history class, bringing his vision to life.

History class with Assassin's CreedHistory class with Assassin's Creed

The beauty of using video games as an educational tool is that it engages students in active learning. It allows them to immerse themselves in historical events, encounter historical figures and explore real-world locations, which makes history come alive. The visual and interactive features of video games offer a unique way of learning that traditional teaching methods may not be able to achieve.

History class with Assassin's CreedHistory class with Assassin's Creed

In recent years, video games have shown great potential as an educational tool, as evidenced by the Bilibili user's experience using "Assassin's Creed" in history class. When carefully selected and implemented, video games can offer a unique and interactive way of learning that engages students in active and enjoyable ways, while also catering to their different learning styles. By embracing video games as a tool for education, it is possible to bring engaging and inspiring lessons to a whole new level in the classroom.

Source: Bilibili