Educators are now finally recognizing the role of video games in providing an alternative form of learning. I can’t think of a better example than Portal. So coinciding with the launch of the site Learn with Portals, Steam is also offering the game as a free download until Sept. 20, 2011. The game Portal, educators believe, will teach students the fundamentals of physics and the skill of critical thinking. One of their goals is to get kids interested long enough to trigger their imaginations in science and engineering projects. If you want to know more, join their mailing list -Â [email protected].
