I am actually looking forward to my presentation for the second assessment of this subject!
I found this very interesting and relevant article whilst researching my topic of games in education.
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.04/learn.html
I encourage anyone who stops by to have a look at this article!
It reveals how a senior management position was given to an individual who played a computer game. This is because 'World of Warcraft' elicits certain skills that can be transferred to real life situations.
- "The day may not be far off when companies receive resumes that include a line reading "level 60 tauren shaman in World of Warcraft." The savviest employers will get the message."
I found this astounding, so perhaps there is a place for these sorts of games within the education system. There are many more arguements FOR and AGAINST the use of such a game in the classroom. However I think it is an interesting topic to debate!
So for anyone stopping by my blog, What are your thoughts on the idea of games such as World of Warcraft and its use in the classroom?
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