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Slide 1: Teaching History With Computer Simulations: The Oregon Trail and Beyond Dave Lester Center for History and New Media George Mason University
Slide 2:The Oregon Trail Computer Game • First developed in 70’s • Released in 1985 • Designed for education • Computer simulation • Decision-based single player game
Slide 3:Why The Oregon Trail • Most successful History education game, ever. • Large enthusiast community • 5th version of the game is still ranked second for ‘parent approved’ games among 13-17 year-olds
Slide 4: Teaching Objective  Designed to be used as a teaching tool for learning about Westward expansionism and the Oregon Trail, as well

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