Spore was not, after all, designed as a learning system but as entertainment. Yale evolutionary biologist Thomas Near found Spore fun to play, and thought it was effective in getting people interested in evolutionary questions, but deemed the game’s evolutionary
But just how accurate is Spore, and is it a legitimate learning system for kids? In October 2008, Science magazine organized a team to review the game’s treatment of evolution and other scientific concepts. The results helped teachers develop an
How would you like to create your own microscopic organism and develop into a complex, unique creature? Spore, a single-player game by Maxis, allows you to do just that. Spore has been called a “god game” by its creators and
Student and staff responses to conflict resolution learning systems have been overwhelmingly positive. As schools open dialogue between students and provide processes for conflict resolution, teachers report fewer fights and more caring student behavior. Another positive effect is improved attendance.
As with any learning system, there are a variety of styles out there for conflict management. G.H. Varney’s negotiation process is just one of many that trainees in a conflict management learning system may employ. Varney recommends bringing disputants together
Online mediation training courses can greatly enhance conflict management education. Trainers can combine personal, face-to-face training with media such as television and LMS-hosted material. An LMS mediation course should include not only interactive material, quizzes and games, but also videos.
