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Hello, I am an independent researcher, analysing the effectiveness of commercial computer and video games for curriculum-related learning. I've undertaken several surveys of the use of such games in schools and colleges, and am currently doing another. Further details of this survey, and findings of previous surveys, can be found on my website: www.silversprite.com/games-and-learning/survey05/ There is anecdotal evidence that Sim City, and similar urban development simulators, are being increasingly used in schools and colleges to support the teaching of the geographical and environmental sciences. Do you use Sim City (or a similar game) in this way? If so, I would very much like to hear from you; please email me on: [log in to unmask] Thank you, John Kirriemuir Website: www.silversprite.com Blog: silversprite.blogspot.com <http://www.silversprite.blogspot.com/> _______________________________________________________ [log in to unmask] An urban geography discussion and announcement forum List Archives: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/URB-GEOG-FORUM Maintained by: RGS-IBG Urban Geography Research Group UGRG Home Page: http://www.urban-geography.org.uk