https://blog.learnlets.com/2008/02/mmorpgs-as-learning-environments/ Clark Quinn's learnings about learning Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:47:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://blog.learnlets.com/2008/02/mmorpgs-as-learning-environments/#comment-52876 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:03:41 +0000 http://blog.learnlets.com/wp/?p=282#comment-52876 Clark, I think you’re right that existing games are lacking educational content, but they can (as you’ve mentioned) be used to teach some of the soft skills that traditional classrooms have so much difficulty teaching, such as leadership, team work, and collaborative problem solving. If an MMORPG could be created that also delivers educational content that might really be something – provided it lost nothing in terms of it’s motivation and engagement of players – that is, if it were still fun. I also agree that the potential for abuse is no excuse for not using this medium (or any other) in an educational way – and I believe that some of the features you suggest, such as the ability to create content and to embed specific learning outcomes in the game, would be powerful. Even so, it will indeed be the people (and organizations) implementing the game that will be most important to its success.

]]> https://blog.learnlets.com/2008/02/mmorpgs-as-learning-environments/#comment-52639 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:20:36 +0000 http://blog.learnlets.com/wp/?p=282#comment-52639 […] Learnlets » MMORPGs as Learning Environments Clark Quinn writes about MMORPGs as learning environments and touches on several key themes. Be sure to check out the link in the comments as well. (tags: mmorpg EDUGAMES) […]

]]> https://blog.learnlets.com/2008/02/mmorpgs-as-learning-environments/#comment-52467 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:35:43 +0000 http://blog.learnlets.com/wp/?p=282#comment-52467 Bengt, this is simply awesome! Thanks for sharing. Now, is it collaborative, so people can add and play? Regardless, what a fun environment and great experimentation tool. However, to make it more learning there’s probably got to be some models and idea sparkers; I wouldn’t have come up with all those. Thanks again!

]]> https://blog.learnlets.com/2008/02/mmorpgs-as-learning-environments/#comment-52295 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:48:53 +0000 http://blog.learnlets.com/wp/?p=282#comment-52295 Hi Clark…I still follow your blog with great pleasure…i Think this might be of interest for you…
http://brainjam.se/2008/02/21/powerful-simulations-will-push-creativity-and-physics-interest/

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