“You’re applying what you learn throughout the semester,” Guinta said. “So you apply stuff without even knowing it.”

As an alternative to conventional tests or the textbook described by Guinta as “scary,” the video game is a no-brainer choice.

“You’re going to remember the process better than just going through 100 test questions,” he said. “The video game allows you to figure out the process.”

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Northern Illinois University

YouTube video of NIU engineering video game