How do video games differ from other forms of media?
Video games differ from other forms of media (e.g. TV, film) in important ways. Video games are more active than other forms of media. Video games also require players to identify with characters. Because of these differences, video games have enormous potential as educational tools, at least relative to other more passive forms of media. Seeing this opportunity, soldiers, doctors, firefighters, pilots and others use virtual technologies as a part of their training.
