Well, at least there is SOME redeeming value to NWN, because I played it for a while and just couldn't stand it. Everything was horrible about that game.
Because a thing has learning value does not mean it is a good choice for learning. Toddlers learn vocabulary words watching baby videos. Undeniable. Yet, research shows those toddlers overall have a poorer vocabulary than toddlers not stuck in front of a screen. Meaning, kids pick up more words observing real human interaction and/or having books read to them.
Now, here we're talking about boosting basic skills among "disaffected learners." I find this news report mostly depressing because it indicates some kids are so damaged that they need this sort of stimulus to learn. It's not the same thing as being a visual learner. It's an attention deficit and emotional disorder issue. Maybe altered video games are the best avenue for this narrow group of kids, but I'll cry on the day it becomes a mainstream educational tool for basic subjects.
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but thats the sort of thing you need to know if your the king. :p
Brian's response should be ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGG as he flies over the cliff.
Brilliant!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planescape_torment
Mainstream games are so simplified with text now a days, but there are a few real gems which sport a fantastic written dialog.
Now, here we're talking about boosting basic skills among "disaffected learners." I find this news report mostly depressing because it indicates some kids are so damaged that they need this sort of stimulus to learn. It's not the same thing as being a visual learner. It's an attention deficit and emotional disorder issue. Maybe altered video games are the best avenue for this narrow group of kids, but I'll cry on the day it becomes a mainstream educational tool for basic subjects.