Reading
- Cognition and Literacy in Massively Multiplayer Online Games by C. Steinkuehler (PDF)
Learning Activity 5-C-1
Specialist Language in RuneScape
[Forum]
14 points
Review the tutorials for RuneScape. Go back into the game and try another quest. While reading the tutorials and playing the game, identify specialized terms that are used by the game and players.
In a post to the Forum, list some examples of the specialist language in RuneScape and how you discovered the best way to learn what they meant.
Respond to at least one classmate’s post. Can you use the information they discovered? Explain.
Learning Activity 5-C-2
Gamer Revolution Episode 2 Parts 1 & 2
[Forum]
20 points
Watch the following videos:
Gamer Revolution Episode 2 Part 1
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QPG641eiWOM
Gamer Revolution Episode 2 Part 2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4kMnmpKe9SY
In a post to the Forum, explain how the experiences you’ve had in RuneScape compare to the ones depicted in the videos.
Respond to at least one classmate's experiences. After reading their post, would you consider going back to play the game? Explain your position.