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History of Video Games

Completed by 14 learners
Ages 9-13
Live One-Time Class
If you love video games, the come join us as we go back to the 1950's and see how the video games have changed and evolved - the first computer game to the first home console - Atari and Nintendo to Playstation and X-Box.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(885 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
3-10 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Did you know that todays video games got their start in the research labs of scientists back in the 1950's? It's true! In this class, we will explore the incredible journey and growth in technology through games such as OXO in 1952, Tennis for Two in 1958, and Spacewar in 1962. We'll meet the Father of Video Games, Ralph Baer, and take a look at how his creation, The Brown Box, started the video game home console. We'll walk through the 1980's and examine the arcade craze, learn why parents were afraid it would make kids less socially active, and how the rise of Nintendo and Sega changed all that. We'll end our journey looking at the most popular systems today and discuss what it is about gaming that we personally enjoy as well as sharing some of our favorite games.

Learning Goals

Learners will explore the 70 year history of history game, some of the incredible people who made it all possible, and how technology has changed how we look at gaming.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
All discussions will be at an age appropriate level. There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Some of the sources used are, but not limited to: Smithsonian National Geographic Britannica Spacewar! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L1HeZ2kPck This Man Invented the World's First Video Game Console https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I73oK9q-jk American Classic Arcade Museum https://www.classicarcademuseum.org/ Nintendo! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWNtVqoNGvA

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions.  I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.

I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism. 

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