Ever watch the news and notice that one day coffee is good for you, then the next day researchers find that its bad? The same with wine, chocolate and everything else. I think computers and the Internet can be looked upon the same way. If you don't use a computer or access the Internet, you're looked upon as backward or slow or something. But if you do everything online, you can be looked at like a junkie, someone who is too engrossed in fantasy life or is escaping reality. Some people even go into withdrawl if they can't connect (and you know who you are! LOL).
But whether or not you're a sometime-user or an over-user, I think we all can use the fact that we use the computers and Internet. Even use the way we use the Net to our advantage IRL. If you're a journalist, you could use the fact that you blog everyday to help you get a job. If you're a Guild Master (if I get the term wrong let me know) in WoW, you could use that to help build your resume and point out to your employer that you have the ability to lead and manage people and get that promotion. If you're designing web pages or cool new graphics for fun, you could use that to build a portfolio and get yourself a job. And the examples could go on and on.
Hands on experience with programs, interactions with people and being able to come up with creative ideas are all valuable in today's world.
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Yes!!
One of the aspects of gaming focused on by scholars is the ability of games to foster an intrinsic motivation to succeed. The goal of incorporating games into curriculum is producing that intrinsic motivation in the classroom.
You totally get it! :)
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