An eighth grade English class in Minneapolis has started using video games to engage students in learning.  The students are drawing parallels between the video games and other literature read in class as well as studying the plot of video games.  Recently a student noted the similarity between Sonic the Hedgehog’s journey home and the plight of Odysseus.  Brock Dubbel, the instructor, acquired the video game equipment on Craigslist as well as accumulating equipment from around the building.  Mr. Dubbel also teaches a summer course to educators on using video games as a tool to educate their students.  This is a prime example of how video games can be a positive experience for today’s youth.  Somebody should copy Hillary Clinton on the article.

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