Keep it Human: How video games can help us learn about our impact on our planet
Keep it Human: How video games can help us learn about our impact on our planet
Keep it Human: How video games can help us learn about our impact on our planet
November, 11, 2024
Summary
The 2024 Manchester Science Festival featured a series of interactive events, including video games developed by the NOVARS Research Centre at The University of Manchester. These games focused on sustainability issues, such as fast fashion, mangrove tree restoration, and renewable energy. Games like My Favourite T-Shirt, Mangrove World, and Resourceful World offered engaging, educational experiences about environmental impact. The festival revealed a shift in parents' views, with many reconsidering their stance on video games after seeing their educational value. Children, particularly between 8 and 14 years old, enjoyed the hands-on, fun approach to learning about sustainability.
Reference
University of Manchester. (2024, November 11). Keep it human: How video games can help us learn about our impact on our planet. University of Manchester. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/how-video-games-can-help-us-learn-about-our-impact-on-our-planet/