Are we learning from video games?

Playing games are a good way to learn, according to this talk.



What's your opinion about this? More important, what is your experience? What games have you played that have helped you learn? What TV shows have you watched that helped you learn?


Click here for DU Video Cast:  Steven Berlin Johnson, popular science author and contributing editor to Wired magazine, discusses why every type of media is valuable to learning. Johnson contends for the notion that culture has risen to a new level of complexity versus the belief that the world is "dumbing down" because of technology and entertainment. He examines popular culture through cognitive exercise. He asks, "How does the interfaces of the web, tv, etc. that are apart of popular culture now and days compare to what it was like in 1977?" He asserts that there is a trend to more complexity and greater engagement, what he calls "The Sleeper Curve." Kids are learning despite themselves, and it provides a great opportunity. His talk highlights the benefits of games, participatory media, and books.

Listening to God

How often we're talking about: liberal arts and Great Books.

"Rebecca Chopp is the best college president in America,"

"Rebecca Chopp is the best college president in America, the most effective national spokesperson among college presidents for what a liberal arts education is all about.” Shepard Ranbom, an active alumnus of Colgate University, a communications professional who specializes in education


See video below of announcement of Dr. Chopp as new Chancellor at the University of Denver.