Week 5 came easier than week 3, but there was still much
confusion over the assignment expectations.
This class has been the most challenging so far. Not because of the content or the course requirements,
but from the lack of communication.
Thank goodness for our wonderful IA’s-you saved us!
I really enjoyed the video interviewing James Paul Gee. His view of the future of learning and video
games was extremely fascinating. He
states that all games are a series of tests.
You are constantly learning new material, being tested on it, and
provided feedback when you pass or fail the test. (Gee, 2008) I have never thought of games this way, but
it makes perfect sense. When you are
“playing”, your brain is constantly working and attempting to solve
problems. I also found Howard Gardner’s
research on ethics among youth interesting.
I agree with Garner that most people do what is convenient instead of
doing what is right. (Gardner, 2009) I think some people are trying to change this
movement in our society, but it will take some work.
References:
Citation: Edutopia.org (nd). Big Thinkers: Howard Gardner on
Digital Youth. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation-howard-gardner-video
Citation: Edutopia.org (nd). Big thinkers: James Paul Gee on
grading with games. Retrieved from
http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation-james-gee-video
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