by Kourosh | Mar 15, 2021 | Blog
Recently, I ran across a forum post in which someone mentioned feeling intimidated by one of my books. My texts do tend to be rather long. I thought I’d take this as an opportunity to describe my thoughts on textbooks… Confused in Class Sitting in...
by Kourosh | Aug 11, 2008 | On Mind, On Technology
Apparently a few libraries are willing to put together a study to determine if there is any truth to the matter. My view is obvious. If Video Game Play and Addiction says anything, it is that games can be playgrounds in which people learn. A game is a...
by Kourosh | Jul 31, 2008 | On Technology
Gamers are a group of folks who game. (I guess that works as a definition.) But since when do they have a responsibility? Since always. Whatever it is a person does, whether it is as an individual or shared as a group, that person represents the larger...
by Kourosh | Jun 10, 2008 | On Mind, On Technology
Games are increasingly being recognized as having educational potential. For example, The Escapist points to an article listing a top 25 sims and games for the classroom. But even games that do not consider themselves “edutainment” can hold...
by Kourosh | May 27, 2008 | On Mind, On Technology
Whether or not video games are addictive or provide a useful learning environment is a hot topic. It is unfortunate that the term “addiction” is even bandied about. (Yes, it is a part of the title of my book. I explain the wording in the book...
