When I think about video games the first thing that comes to mind is my neighbor from last year who spent more time in his room playing video games by himself than he did sleeping. It was sad. I always thought video games were useless and I never understood the urge to sit in front of the T.V. for hours with a conroller in your hands. I've come to realize that video games just don't appeal to me.
I know if sounds cheezy but after reading just one chapter out of this crazy video game book, I had a better appreciation for video games. I think it's very interesting that kids will spend hours upon hours trying to beat the giant warlock, but can't spend an hour doing their math homework. I think looking at video games through James Gee's eyes will help me understand ways to teach kids tap into what drives kids to learn.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
learning something new
Growing up I always had a passion for music and dance but it wasn't until high school that I started taking jazz dance classes at the local junior college. I really enjoyed the classes and dancing my heart out. I haven't taken any dance classes in years, but I know I still love it. My roommate and I are going to enroll in a dance classe at Hype Studio here in Chico, we are going to learn hip hop. I think it will be challenging but worth it.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
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