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Tore Olsson

Why I turned the ‘Red Dead Redemption II’ video game into a history class on America’s violent past

February 26, 2025

Preface for Not Even Past: What place do video games have in the history classroom? Until recently, most educators dismissed this medium as frivolous and sensational. But given the staggering time that students spend in these digital landscapes, and the increasing thoughtfulness and diversity of major games, it may be time for a reassessment. My […]

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