About the author
Richard
Di Giacomo graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Ancient and
Medieval history, a BA in Social Science and an MA in American History. He has been a teacher for over 20 years. He has taught in a variety of schools
from private and continuation schools to public high schools. He has taught everything from at risk
and limited English students to honors and college preparatory classes. The subjects he has taught include US
and World History, Government, Economics, Bible and Ethics, History of the
Cold War, and Contemporary World History.
He
has been a reviewer and contributor to textbooks, and has been a frequent
presenter at social studies conferences on the use of simulations, videos,
and computers in education. Rich's
love for role-playing and strategy games led him to develop his unique books
which combine the open-ended outcomes of role-playing with the tough decisions
made by people in times of historical crisis. Students often relate that these are their most memorable and
enjoyable activities of the year. They
bring history to life so vividly that students cannot seem to stop talking
about the simulations long after class is over!
Richard Di Giacomo is available as a guest speaker for classes or as an inservice presenter for your teaching staff. He can speak on any of the topics related to his books or conduct in-depth training sessions on how to use any of the activities discussed in his books. For further information contact him at: krinibar@aol.com
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