Takeaway message 03/24/2014

Tonight's class led to some very interesting discussions.  One particular topic was the videogame "minecraft."  Minecraft was touted by its creators as a game that is fun but which also helps kids learn.  What they weren't exactly clear on is, well, what does it help them learn?  We interviewed one of our classmate's siblings and they said that the game really doesn't help them learn all that much, but that it is certainly fun.  What is the role of these videogames in classrooms?  If they indeed are teaching our students, what is the limit on how much they should use or rely on them?  These are questions that will have to be examined and answered in the years to come.