Alex blogged this, and it is amazing on a whole buncha levels regarding meaningful learning and social constructivism. 
If you don’t see the embedded link, click on alex’s name to see it.
Emotiv looks insanely amazing. Nick sent me the link. I really think he’d like one of these. It would allow you to drive a wheelchair with your mind, AND interface with a computer. Here’s a short video on the topic. I’ve signed up as a developer and hope I can get a couple of them.
If you can’t see the embedded video, check it out on youtube.
Sylvie pointed me to Disney Fairies | Pixie Hollow - Create your very own Fairy and fly into Pixie Hollow!… one more wonderful marketing opportunity every parent will not want to miss.
eSchool News online - Gaming advances as a learning tool
Using computer games to teach is hardly new: The military has been doing it
with pilots and soldiers for decades, and corporations have been gaming for
years as well. But momentum also is growing for using computer games to help teach students basic curricular concepts in school–even such
entertainment-focused games as “Restaurant Empire” and “Zoo Tycoon.”
I guess it is time for me to start keeping track of this dialogue on my blog, especially since we’re going to be using second life this term.
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