Length

Sun, 20 May 2007 21:10:25 -0000

no_tag | post by kissyfit573 on 2007-05-20

I felt that the world simulation was too short. I was wondering if there was anyway that you could sign up for maybe an evening test time, and only use it once during the semester, for the world simulation. This way the rounds could be longer. I know that the biggest problem my group had during round 1 is that we didn't quite understand what we were doing. I feel that this is important, because once each group understands their goals they really seem to get into the game. I know my group did. I also wonder what would have happened had we had an extra 3 minutes in our last round?
More importantly, I think there are already slaves in the game. When one country conquers another and puts those people to work, they are basically slaves. I think exploring with slave trade, for survival is a great idea. If one country is a little short on resources but the have slaves, maybe they could trade them for a fruit loop necklace. There is also the possibility of slave rebellion.
post by kissyfit573 on 2007-05-20

Technology on the go

Fri, 18 May 2007 19:11:28 -0000

no_tag | post by lynndee on 2007-05-18

I am in the car driving to Iowa to visit my ill grandmother and yet I am able to post to this forum. I am impressed that I can connect to the internet wirelessly from my sprint phone and my laptop, continuously, from Manhattan to Des Moines. This technology has not been available for very long, just five years ago this would not be possible. Technology is advancing quickly and I love being in the cutting edge.

What has the widespread role of wireless communication enabled you to do?
post by lynndee on 2007-05-18