cl398's Take on #ETC647L6D

I had two thoughts about games this lesson. My first thought was that I am a little stunned at how easily manipulated we can be when a game is involved. What an interesting twist to advertising to get consumers to buy a product. And my second thought, what a waste of time! Six hours a day playing World of Warcraft or whatever the game? I admit, I indulge in the occasional video game and sometimes getting addicted for a period of time, but usually come out of that dark hole and join the real world. I do agree that games can enhance learning and increase motivation, but what will students do when the enter the workforce and its not as blatantly game-like as they are used to? When they don't have the social skills to work with people face to face because they have only ever interacted through electronic/digital means? I guess there is fine line we have to walk when involving video games in our instruction and our everyday lives.