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I created this spreadsheet in order to track insights about aspects of MMO game play (example is WoW) that might be reconfigured or repurposed as classroom/school learning structures. The object here is not to necessarily use WoW in school but examine which elements of gameplay translate into new and unique learning experiences online or off. PLEASE ADD YOUR COMMENTS TO THE DOCUMENT. Short URL for sharing here: http://tinyurl.com/27sxnxa

"When Achilles opts to sit out because his guild leader Agamemnon decides to take away a piece of Achilles' phat lewtz even though Achilles had spent the DKP to get it (see Book 1 of the Iliad"

"A YouGov poll has suggested that computer games can damage children's ability to communicate, but Tom Chatfield argues that gaming imparts a range of new, vitally important skills"

"So you want to make a game for change? Congratulations and welcome!"

"How can we learn with computer games? Let's look into the process of learning to play a noteworthy and recently published game as an example."

Jenkins explains what IS and IS not transmedia - accessible, engaging and interesting.

Fun literacy games for preschool, kindergarten and early gradeschool kids. PBS KIDS Literacy Games are vetted by teachers and educational experts and are designed to reinforce essential early learning skills through fun online activities.