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. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:08:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3-beta3 By: kartooner http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2104 kartooner Tue, 20 Jun 2006 05:22:56 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2104 <a href="http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-14275" rel="nofollow">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-2103 Glen C. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:05:43 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2103 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-2102 Donnie Jeter Fri, 02 Jun 2006 08:33:11 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2102 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-2101 kartooner Tue, 23 May 2006 17:12:51 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2101 <a href="http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-13086" rel="nofollow">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" rel="nofollow">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" rel="nofollow">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" rel="nofollow">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. :)

]]> By: Greg http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2100 Greg Tue, 23 May 2006 05:56:39 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2100 Man, I loved Oregon Trail! It's interesting what you’ve said about how it would change things for a teacher to have classroom access to the huge libraries of information available on the web. It seems like we are moving (or have moved) away from a culture weighted towards knowing a lot of stuff, towards one where it's most important to know how to find stuff. Knowledge is everywhere now, making it both more and less valuable. Open the pod bay doors, HAL. Man, I loved Oregon Trail! It’s interesting what you’ve said about how it would change things for a teacher to have classroom access to the huge libraries of information available on the web. It seems like we are moving (or have moved) away from a culture weighted towards knowing a lot of stuff, towards one where it’s most important to know how to find stuff. Knowledge is everywhere now, making it both more and less valuable.

Open the pod bay doors, HAL.

]]> By: Lyzai http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2099 Lyzai Sun, 21 May 2006 18:58:05 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2099 Regarding your first paragraph about behind the scenes. It is amazing realizing what you didn't see when you were a child. Especially since the teachers/principles/secretaries/and other faculty are now mere mortals. It's funny that it has taken us this long to get to that conclusion. I also remember Oregon Trail if we were lucky and finished our homework on time. Those were the simple days of having the computer for enjoyment or a 'treat', or possibly using it as a fun learning device like Mavis Beacon. Do you remember that one? It was a game for spelling and learning how to type fast without messing up. Very boring, but it did the job. It is exciting though to see the development of educational technology in the classroom and how it can impact how the teacher implements that into the lessons. Regarding your first paragraph about behind the scenes.
It is amazing realizing what you didn’t see when you were a child. Especially since the teachers/principles/secretaries/and other faculty are now mere mortals. It’s funny that it has taken us this long to get to that conclusion. I also remember Oregon Trail if we were lucky and finished our homework on time. Those were the simple days of having the computer for enjoyment or a ‘treat’, or possibly using it as a fun learning device like Mavis Beacon. Do you remember that one? It was a game for spelling and learning how to type fast without messing up. Very boring, but it did the job. It is exciting though to see the development of educational technology in the classroom and how it can impact how the teacher implements that into the lessons.

]]> By: Jorgeq http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2098 Jorgeq Fri, 19 May 2006 01:23:24 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2098 I was quite taken back myself in regards to Nintendo's announcement but at the same time, I'm not equally excited as with the soon to be release PS3. As of now, Xbox 360 rocks! I was quite taken back myself in regards to Nintendo’s announcement but at the same time, I’m not equally excited as with the soon to be release PS3. As of now, Xbox 360 rocks!

]]> By: katie http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2097 katie Thu, 18 May 2006 23:00:28 +0000 http://www.kartooner.com/archives/2006/05/18/teachers-wii-and-spore/#comment-2097 just on your comment about behind the scenes. i work in retail and have been only for a couple of months, but i have so much respect for the people who work on the weekends, especially sundays - we have to work so all these people out there can actually shop on their sundays! like before when i was a shopper on the weekends, i didn't really think about it, it and it's not until you get into those rsort of roles that you can truly appreciate what goes on. just on your comment about behind the scenes. i work in retail and have been only for a couple of months, but i have so much respect for the people who work on the weekends, especially sundays — we have to work so all these people out there can actually shop on their sundays! like before when i was a shopper on the weekends, i didn’t really think about it, it and it’s not until you get into those rsort of roles that you can truly appreciate what goes on.

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