Monthly Archives: May 2012

Dark Tales with Life Lessons: A WoW Reflection

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Lotus Greene

As my experience in World of Warcraft (WoW) grows, my admiration for it deepens. I continue to reflect on why I find this game so engaging and to wonder how its immersive features can be translated into academic teaching and … Continue reading →

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Videogaming May Be Good for You!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Lotus Greene

“A growing body of university research suggests that gaming improves creativity, decision-making and perception,” writes Robert Lee Hotz in the Wall Street Journal (12 March 2012). “The specific benefits are wide ranging, from improved hand-eye coordination in surgeons to vision … Continue reading →

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