Board Game Offers Insight

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At Penn State University the ancient game of GO is being used “ to offer insight into military and cyber threats”.  According to the article the game is being used  ” to help students gain new insight and new methods for countering attacks and to hone new cognitive skills for the 21st century.”  Stan Aungst, senior lecturer, teaches a course ” ‘Using Serious Games to Promote Strategic Thinking and Analysis,’ introduces students to thinking visually about attacks, attack patterns, spatial analysis with individual performance evaluation via interactive virtual scenarios/missions and gaming.” This is just another example of how board games can increase thinking skills.   Click here to read the entire article, “Ancient Board Game Offers Insight into Military, Cyber Threats” from Live, The University’s Official News Source.  

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