Oregon Trails II

I've finally finished my second travels and - I think my score was lower than the first. Even though I traveled as a doctor, I suffered 2 deaths from cholera. Out of the 3 that made it to the end 2 were in good shape and 1 was in fair,.

I admit as a parent I didn't read a lot of the guide. Another lesson to pass down. I must ask when it comes to "games" do you ever assume you know what to do?

My final score was 3,466 which didn't even rank in the Top Score listing. Oh well. I am going to read the instructions and

-OldSchool

The Oregon Trail II - History

We're still taking turns playing this. We try to do 30 minutes a day.

Today my person made it to Oregon City. So far I'm the only one (I did go over my 30 minutes today). I played as a Banker. We started off with 5 people. 1 died along the way. I did manage to make it to Oregon with 3 being OK and 1 being good. Since I am the only one who has completed I will still continue to play. This time I am a doctor named Jan. My name was MacKenzie before. This time I am also using my skill points before I head out. I can't remember what my final score was but it was in the 3000's I believe (which isn't so hot)

Anyway, just thought I would let you know how we're doing implementing games in our education.

-OldSchool

The Oregon Trail II - History

We've started implementing Computer Games into our daily schedule. Right now we are working through The Oregon Trail II. We are working through it individually and sharing tips, etc.

It is a game we've had for about 10 years (can't remember exactly when we got it) but we've decided to give it another look. It is geared towards Ages 10 - Adults and every member of the family is allowed to give it a shot. Right now we are looking at 30 minutes per day. Yesterday was our first day working on it and wouldn't you know I didn't save my progress before I exited yesterday. That's okay, I got to start over with some knowledge made during my first attempt. This time I am playing as a banker.

Anyway, I just wanted to suggest for you not to overlook computer games as sources of education and reinforcement. Even as an adult you should not shy away from them. You may not have the time to play like the younger one but it gives you more to discuss and also what better way to relate a lesson than seeing it from their perspective.

-OldSchool