Pacman, Pogo, UnReal

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Pacman, Pogo, UnReal Second Life

• Beth Ritter-Guth
• Lehigh Carbon Community College

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The Days of Pacman

• Hand Eye Coordination
• Repetition Losing over time/Losing one time
• Ability to Save Games
• Content not modifiable
• Clunky Equipment

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Pogo

• Multi-User Environment
• No Custom Content
• Educational-type Games
• Word Whomp
• Tumble Bees
• Book Worm
• Free Account
• Free Hosting
• http//www.pogo.com

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EduFrag

• Shooter and Non-shooter Versions
• Multi or Single User
• Custom Content
• No Cost
• Academic Support
• Jean-Claude Bradley, Chemistry
• Beth Ritter-Guth, English

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Second Life

• MUVE Environment
• No-Cost (well)
• Custom Content
• Endless Possibilities
• Collaborative Learning
• Harvard
• Adult Content
• Personal Relationships
• Student Addiction
• Academic Support (SLED)

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The Big Picture

• Gaming Works
• Funding
• Resources
• Time Commitment

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Questions?

• Beth Ritter-Guth, bguth_at_lccc.edu
• THANK YOU!