Brian Nadel, writing for the Tech Tools section on Scholastic.com has rated WILL’s new Campus as an ‘A-’ :
Video games with elaborate simulations of alternate realities that deal with detailed subject matter are generally reserved for battling aliens or car thieves on video games like “Grand Theft Auto” and “Dead Space.” Now, they’re also for learning with WILL Campus providing several simulations for teaching about social stresses, growing up and responsibility.
With titles that treat topics like prescription drug abuse, hate crimes and school violence, the WILL programs help to bring hard-to-discuss subjects out in the open for a full class discussion.
He goes on :
Along the way, students are confronted with how to deal with peer pressure, anger management, leadership and how to prevent a violent flare up at school. I think that the story is compelling and a good way to educate students about these social pressures. In fact, every teacher and principal should play the game as well.
Read the full article here.
