Comments on: Teachers, Wii and Spore http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/ Thoughts and observations from a quirky cartoonist and designer. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:34:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: kartooner http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-14335 kartooner Tue, 20 Jun 2006 05:22:56 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-14335 <a href="http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-14275">Glen</a>: I think it has huge potential for that sort of application considering the console is more "hands on" than the others. Glen: I think it has huge potential for that sort of application considering the console is more “hands on” than the others.

]]> By: Glen C. http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-14275 Glen C. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:05:43 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-14275 When I first read the title I thought you were going to talk about the Wii and Spore in education. That kind of got me thinking that at least Spore, and possibly the Wii as well, could be excellent educational or creativity tools, especially for younger children. Man, how cool would that be? When I first read the title I thought you were going to talk about the Wii and Spore in education. That kind of got me thinking that at least Spore, and possibly the Wii as well, could be excellent educational or creativity tools, especially for younger children. Man, how cool would that be?

]]> By: Donnie Jeter http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-14013 Donnie Jeter Fri, 02 Jun 2006 08:33:11 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-14013 Totally agree with you on the Wii - I'm going to skip out on PS3 and the 360 and get the Wii instead. Who cares about graphics? Totally agree with you on the Wii - I’m going to skip out on PS3 and the 360 and get the Wii instead. Who cares about graphics?

]]> By: kartooner http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-13656 kartooner Tue, 23 May 2006 17:12:51 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-13656 <a href="http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-13086">Katie</a>: So true. I've also worked in the retail field and can honestly say I'm glad I'm not doing that anymore. In my short-lived retail career I worked for an organizational store designing closets with a CAD-like program and for a few months worked for KB Toys before they belly flopped. <a href="http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-13090">Jorgeq</a>: The price point for the PS3 is a bit outrageous if you ask me. A retail price of $599 for a console system is too pricey period. I can see spending between $200-$400.00 depending on the featureset, but $600.00? That breaks the budget. <a href="http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-13498">Lyzai</a>: I had a conversation with a teacher last night who finds it both fascinating and horrifying in regards to how much information is available to us, by way of Google and other methods of "digital research". Growing up, I would've loved being able to search for research topics on Google, but now looking back, in nostalgic retrospect, appreciate the library experience (if only my teachers could hear me now, they'd clap for joy). Seriously, there's just something tangible and enjoyable about searching through books for information instead of having it readily available. Maybe I'm alone in that thought, but it's something to think about anyways. <a href="http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-13603">Greg</a>: Oregon Trailer was one of my favorite games at the time. Especially the hunting mode, where I'd move my little stick figure guy around and shoot buffalo, deer and squirrels. I remember squirrels themselves were kind of a waste since on average they only weigh about 2 pounds, if that. Although, I never could stop the inevitable from happening, wherein one (or two or three) of my party would die of some sort of wretched disease. Sad really, considering I always seemed to refrain (at least in most cases) from using a grueling pace and made sure to use guides when I'd make way across the rivers. In regards to your other point about finding information instead of off-hand knowing the information, you're absolutely right. Research itself has changed quite dramatically thanks to the advancement of technology, but as I mentioned above, I think there's something undeniably special about doing research the old way, via books and periodicals and I can't believe I'm saying that. I guess this means I'm either old or more of a traditionalist. :) Katie: So true. I’ve also worked in the retail field and can honestly say I’m glad I’m not doing that anymore. In my short-lived retail career I worked for an organizational store designing closets with a CAD-like program and for a few months worked for KB Toys before they belly flopped.

Jorgeq:
The price point for the PS3 is a bit outrageous if you ask me. A retail price of $599 for a console system is too pricey period. I can see spending between $200-$400.00 depending on the featureset, but $600.00? That breaks the budget.

Lyzai: I had a conversation with a teacher last night who finds it both fascinating and horrifying in regards to how much information is available to us, by way of Google and other methods of “digital research”.

Growing up, I would’ve loved being able to search for research topics on Google, but now looking back, in nostalgic retrospect, appreciate the library experience (if only my teachers could hear me now, they’d clap for joy). Seriously, there’s just something tangible and enjoyable about searching through books for information instead of having it readily available. Maybe I’m alone in that thought, but it’s something to think about anyways.

Greg: Oregon Trailer was one of my favorite games at the time. Especially the hunting mode, where I’d move my little stick figure guy around and shoot buffalo, deer and squirrels. I remember squirrels themselves were kind of a waste since on average they only weigh about 2 pounds, if that.

Although, I never could stop the inevitable from happening, wherein one (or two or three) of my party would die of some sort of wretched disease. Sad really, considering I always seemed to refrain (at least in most cases) from using a grueling pace and made sure to use guides when I’d make way across the rivers.

In regards to your other point about finding information instead of off-hand knowing the information, you’re absolutely right. Research itself has changed quite dramatically thanks to the advancement of technology, but as I mentioned above, I think there’s something undeniably special about doing research the old way, via books and periodicals and I can’t believe I’m saying that. I guess this means I’m either old or more of a traditionalist. :)

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