Games instead of books?

Gaming could potentially connect with learning because what kids want to read and learn from a textbook. Interactive games will definatley keep students interested. For example oregon trail basically lets you decide and choose how you want to go about your journey. Oregon trail allows you to make decisions on your way as needed through out your journey. Hunt for food. It puts you in situtions that you will need to learn and figure out how to go about dealing with. For example managing money to buy supplies along the way or if anyone you are traveling with is hurt. Instead of reading about peoples journey why not experience one yourself with playing a game im sure students would much rather be playing a game.