It seems that the State Department has entered the video game business. Today it announced an "innovative video game" called Trace Effects. It's designed to teach players about the English language and U.S. history.
In a press release, the State Dept. wrote:
"The website provides a variety of engaging, up-to-date materials and resources for teachers' professional development and for use with students in the classroom. It also offers free, high-quality, non-commercial English language learning resources directly to public audiences and strengthens the skills of English teachers and teacher trainers. The video game Trace Effects, an expanded webinar series, distance education programs and other innovative, interactive elements are available on the site. Trace Effects, a 3D video game experience geared for students ages 12-16, supplements classroom English lessons. Students explore American culture through puzzles, activities, and adventures in an interactive world. Through the game, students take a virtual journey through the United States, traveling to locations, including Kansas, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C."The game can be played online at the State Department's website. It's also available in DVD format for teachers and students.
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