NationStates has the power to let students engage with, explore, and be challenged by complex problems that require thought, consideration, empathy, and diplomacy. Below are testimonials from teachers and students after using NationStates in their classrooms.
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Teacher Testimonials
Teacher Testimonials
"As a high school educator, I am always on the lookout for engaging and educational tools that can bring learning to life for my students. NationStates has proven to be an exceptional resource in this regard. Our class nation, Garden State, has become a cornerstone of our English class, providing an interactive platform for students to explore complex concepts in governance, economics, and international relations. I use at a couple of times per week, and the students really look forward to it."
- Brett Kolton, John Taylor Collegiate, MB
Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
A student from my first NationStates classroom provided me their opinion on how NationStates impacted them. To this day, it is still one of my best motivators for continuing this work:
"Using Nation States in grade 10 geography helped me develop ideas about world issues. The discussion topics and activities were engaging. I enjoyed sharing my opinions with other classmates, especially if they disagreed. We were able to have respectful discussions and had opportunities to see different perspectives. Playing the game helped me better understand world events when I was in grade 10 and now.”
More Student Comments:
"I think it [is] an effective tool that can change the way you think. "
"...I think there should be a whole class/subject option for this. I would totally take that class, because I really enjoy having conflicting discussions."
"Lots of people have different opinions and while going up and stating your own opinion and representing it is important sometimes it is good to just listen."
"There is a lot more to the cause and effect than I ever imagined..."
"When choosing what to do for your country, sometimes the right answer isn't always the best answer. There might be consequences for your choice that outweigh the right choice."
"...running a country is a lot harder than it looks."
"You have to point out everything in order to sway votes, and not everyone has the same opinion so you have to accept if they chose what you feel is the wrong option."
"I have learned that there is always more than meets the eye when deciding, sometimes there are hidden consequences that I would have never seen or the morally right answer did the most damage."
"I’ve learned to listen to other ideas and criticism without taking it to heart to continue a dialogue between peers."
"It puts perspective on other peoples opinions and what they care about."
"There are always consequences that you won't see or can't predict."
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