NASA looking to develop educational MMORPG |
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NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is currently undertaking a project called Learning Technology with the goal of developing new and innovative ways to educate people on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Currently, NASA LT is is exploring the possibility of developing an educational Massively Multiplayer Online Game. This project definitely has a lot of potential as pointed out by the project's official site:
Virtual worlds with scientifically accurate simulations could permit learners to tinker with chemical reactions in living cells, practice operating, and repairing expensive equipment, and experience microgravity, making it easier to grasp complex concepts and transfer this understanding quickly to practical problems.
NASA also added that another major advantage an MMORPG has is its ability to develop the skill sets employers are looking for. These include strategic thinking, interpretative analysis, problem solving, plan formulation and execution, team-building and cooperation, as well as adaptation to rapid change.
Currently, NASA has given word that it is in a position to develop an educational online game. However, until they do so, we now a have new excuse the next time someone tells us we're wasting time playing World of Warcraft or the MMORPG of choice: "I'm developing future job skills that will make me more successful in life."
Via NASA
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Maybe it will help to show the merits of gaming beyond the scope of entertainment.
just no one mention them, i learned japanese because of games. I also learned about some history too in some games. Well since these aren't huge things, no one really cares, so maybe this will open people's eyes that games aren't "always" bad.