Dave McDivitt

Dave McDivitt

I have been a high school social studies teacher for 14 years.  I have been using PC games in my classroom since 2004:  Muzzy Lane’s Making History and The Sims and The InQuizitor.  This blog is about my experience using Comercial Off The Shelf (COTS) games in the educational world.  I do digress from time to time and update readers about my coaching experiences and other various topics.  Email me with any thoughts or questions at davidmc@ohusc.k12.in.us

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  • Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen // December 28, 2006 at 10:23 pm

    Hi Dave,

    Interesting stuff you do with MH - two things. You seem to be a strategy buff (like myself) but do you thinkt that strategy games are really the best ones for teaching? Have you ever tried Europa Universalis II (highly complex - CIV go home :-).

    Also, might want to check out a title we are working on, Global Conflicts: Palestine - love your feedback (www.seriousgames.dk).

    Best Regards,

    Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen

  • Dee Dee (Ramsey) Deakin // April 18, 2007 at 1:02 pm

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember me? I loved the story on CBS! I couldn’t believe it was you. Had no idea where (Indiana or elsewhere) you ended up… but I wasn’t surprised to see you were teaching. Very happy for you. I think I last saw you right in Carmel for a college internship. YOu were working for a local company for the summer and we had lunch at Burger King! ha

    I settled in Plainfield where I grew up. I just went back to work (Paralegal) at Clarian Med Mal Group. I am adjusting to being back at work and having a busy family. I am very happily married 15 years to Rob Deakin and we have three great kids: 12 Jenna, 10 Mitch and 3 Jessie. My 12 year old is going to church camp this summer and I have told her it is great fun and even at 38 I have fond memories of that carefree time as a kid. I saw the picture of your family… did you marry Beth? It has been many years so I couldn’t tell. I see you have three beautiful little girls! Best of luck! So proud to see my preteen first chrush is acomplished and happy! - Dee Dee

  • Richard Carey Associates > Digital Media Solutions // June 2, 2007 at 11:44 am

    [...] is the purpose of education, anyway? Social Studies teacher Dave McDivitt, who I met at the second Serious Games Summit, cuts right to the chase in a cogent post on his blog [...]

  • Quenti Lydall // June 8, 2007 at 1:00 am

    Dave, what age group do you think Making History is most effective for? We are considering introducing the game in our college.
    Thanks,
    Quentin Lydall

  • Matt Thurling // July 1, 2008 at 9:39 am

    Was just wondering whether you’ve done any tests on the effectiveness of using games in the ways you describe here?
    I am working on an initiative in the UK in which children are testing the effects of games on their fitness, coordination and emotional state.

    You can see a film about the scheme here:

    http://www.science.tv/cliftoncollege

    Would be interested to get your thoughts.

    Best

    Matt Thurling, Founder, science.TV

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