I love the idea of focusing more on what type of people we want to develop. I think this speaks to a broader idea of expanding the reach of higher ed beyond the institution. Ultimately, academia should have a positive impact on the world. And this is best done through developing the kind of person who is motivated and has the skills to do so. I also really liked the metaphor you used!

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I appreciate you reminding me about the concept of gamification. While I think the activity of “gaming” is inherently tied to technology, I also think it could be considered as a metaphor or as a way of thinking about how people naturally learn. There are aspects of gaming (having a tangible problem to solve, offering small, achievable goals throughout a process) that could be integrated into the classroom even without using technology. Jane McGonigal is awesome and does such a great job talking about those aspects. As someone who literally gets a headache from looking at a computer screen, I will need to find alternate ways to harness the very real benefits of technology and gaming.

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