The research carried out by the University of Southampton team has used computer games and simulations to investigate what makes good traffic control.

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Mobley utterly abandoned books and lectures in favor of games and simulations designed to wake his students up to their limitations and limitless potential.

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Now, as Khan has himself said and the move into computer science demonstrates, the Khan Academy is likely to be a place in the future that actively facilitates games, simulations, and project-based learning.

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