It seems like there is a new report out every week about video games and learning. Some tout it's potential to positively impact learning, while others raise concerns about being 'too soft' an approach to teaching our kids. Last week I had the pleasure of learning about an exciting gaming project being co-developed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Disney Online.
Hot Shot Business is a free Internet simulation game for 9-12 year olds that teaches kids about running their own businesses. The game blends the fun of interactive gaming, with important, real-world lessons that teach kids entrepreneurial concepts.
In the same vein as the Oregon Trail, Roller Coaster Tycoon and other simulation games, Hot Shot Business aims to engage, but to pack some valuable experiences in those having fun.
Take a look at the site yourself and tell us what you think about this approach to teaching and learning.
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