Redesigning the University- lessons from games: part 1 of 3

Does the model of higher education that almost all universities follow work in the information age? This video explores an alternative structure for university degree programs that might serve as a model for University 2.0. The model is drawn from role playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons and MMORPGs such as World of Warcraft. The video is speculative, drawing from the ideas of many visionaries. But the issues and problems discussed and solutions proposed are real.

This video is an updated version of "The University in the Second Millenium" with links added.

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• University
• 2.0
• games
• World
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• Warcraft
• MMORPG
• Dungeons
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• Dragons
• college
• education
• reform
• information
• age
• pedagogy
• degree
• program
• curriculum
• higher

[kridnix]

That really isn't a "problem" per se since faculty are also responsible for research in our economic system. The issue as you point out is an imbalance in the faculty reward system. But I also believe the system itself perpetuates this imbalance.

[kridnix]

Thanks!

[flashkillerffff]

the main and easiest problem to fix is that

at least in my university professors aren't evaluated by their teaching but by their research publication,

and so there are many professors whose last concern is passing knowledge effectively

[flashkillerffff]

the main and easiest problem to fix is that

at least in my university professors aren't evaluated by their teaching but by their research publication,

and so there are many professors whose last concern is passing knowledge effectively

[wharrislv]

Really interesting commentary, I enjoyed this quite a bit.