Comments for Voices of QA http://questatlantisblog.org The Official Quest Atlantis Blog Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:23:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Comment on Bringing stories into the classroom by Judith http://questatlantisblog.org/2009/08/bringing-stories-into-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-1853 Judith Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:23:40 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?p=179#comment-1853 I think QA can help my students be actively engaged in their own learning. It is self-rewarding. I am very anxious and a little nervous to try to implement this into my curriculum. I think QA can help my students be actively engaged in their own learning. It is self-rewarding. I am very anxious and a little nervous to try to implement this into my curriculum.

]]> Comment on Bringing stories into the classroom by Diverden http://questatlantisblog.org/2009/08/bringing-stories-into-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-1852 Diverden Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:10:24 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?p=179#comment-1852 I often engage my students in discussions about current topics and they respond well. On the more obscure or less familiar topics like Ancient Egypt or Sparta, they only know what they saw on TV or a video. This is a way to engage them in a novel way in a project about topics that relate to history. I often engage my students in discussions about current topics and they respond well. On the more obscure or less familiar topics like Ancient Egypt or Sparta, they only know what they saw on TV or a video. This is a way to engage them in a novel way in a project about topics that relate to history.

]]> Comment on Bringing stories into the classroom by Jill http://questatlantisblog.org/2009/08/bringing-stories-into-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-1850 Jill Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:44:47 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?p=179#comment-1850 I am looking forward to trying QA this year with my students. I can't wait to give them a learning experience in a virtual world. It will provide problem solving skills in a safe environment where they can take risks. I am looking forward to trying QA this year with my students. I can’t wait to give them a learning experience in a virtual world. It will provide problem solving skills in a safe environment where they can take risks.

]]> Comment on Bringing stories into the classroom by etiernan http://questatlantisblog.org/2009/08/bringing-stories-into-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-1841 etiernan Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:19:47 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?p=179#comment-1841 I can realy see how Quest Atlantis harnesses the students' love of a gaming format to engage them actively in more meaningful learning experiences. It is a clever integration of entertainment with a significant reliance on higher order thinking to solve problems that focus on social activism. The balance of learning and playing is clever but what I really value is something that I feel has been lost in a lot of the curriculum and that is an emphasis of social responsibility. Involvement with this learning environment empowers students to firmly believe they can have an opinion on global issues and even take an active role to come up with solutions. The focus on the subjective experience will enrich class discussions as no two students will have an identical experience. I can realy see how Quest Atlantis harnesses the students’ love of a gaming format to engage them actively in more meaningful learning experiences. It is a clever integration of entertainment with a significant reliance on higher order thinking to solve problems that focus on social activism. The balance of learning and playing is clever but what I really value is something that I feel has been lost in a lot of the curriculum and that is an emphasis of social responsibility. Involvement with this learning environment empowers students to firmly believe they can have an opinion on global issues and even take an active role to come up with solutions. The focus on the subjective experience will enrich class discussions as no two students will have an identical experience.

]]> Comment on Teachers learning about teaching and learning! by Claire Lee http://questatlantisblog.org/2010/04/teachers%e2%80%99-learning-about-teaching-and-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-1683 Claire Lee Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:23:59 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?p=729#comment-1683 I'm very interested in this unit and eager to design a similar unit for pre-service teacher in China to learn instructional design.So I hope to know more about the details and have a chance to experience this unit.My email is clairelee.cn@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you : ) I’m very interested in this unit and eager to design a similar unit for pre-service teacher in China to learn instructional design.So I hope to know more about the details and have a chance to experience this unit.My email is clairelee.cn@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you : )

]]> Comment on About QA by 7 Reasons Why Video Games Are Good For You | VPSHosting.com http://questatlantisblog.org/about-qa/comment-page-1/#comment-1669 7 Reasons Why Video Games Are Good For You | VPSHosting.com Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:33:25 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?page_id=44#comment-1669 [...] into its curriculum for over 5 years now. The game they’ve been using is a fantasy game called Quest Atlantis where students have to use math, reading and writing to achieve subsequent [...] [...] into its curriculum for over 5 years now. The game they’ve been using is a fantasy game called Quest Atlantis where students have to use math, reading and writing to achieve subsequent [...]

]]> Comment on Vacationing in Quest Atlantis by dstevens http://questatlantisblog.org/2011/05/vacationing-in-quest-atlantis/comment-page-1/#comment-1571 dstevens Tue, 24 May 2011 18:17:17 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?p=1079#comment-1571 We're so glad that they enjoy these, amcrae!! We know your boys well as they are among the most respectful and prolific Questers in our game!! We're delighted to know that they enjoy these! We’re so glad that they enjoy these, amcrae!! We know your boys well as they are among the most respectful and prolific Questers in our game!! We’re delighted to know that they enjoy these!

]]> Comment on Vacationing in Quest Atlantis by amcrae http://questatlantisblog.org/2011/05/vacationing-in-quest-atlantis/comment-page-1/#comment-1514 amcrae Wed, 04 May 2011 18:04:51 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?p=1079#comment-1514 I have 2 boys on QA and they absolutely love the new tourist missions. My youngest son counts down the days until the next tourist month and tries to be the first quester to test out the tourist mission each time a new vacation spot has opened. Having a new world to visit is very exciting for them and they enjoy the rewards that go along with these missions. I guess virtual vacations can be just as fun as real ones. :) My boys definitely look forward to them. I have 2 boys on QA and they absolutely love the new tourist missions. My youngest son counts down the days until the next tourist month and tries to be the first quester to test out the tourist mission each time a new vacation spot has opened. Having a new world to visit is very exciting for them and they enjoy the rewards that go along with these missions.

I guess virtual vacations can be just as fun as real ones. :) My boys definitely look forward to them.

]]> Comment on Capitalizing on Play Time by dstevens http://questatlantisblog.org/2011/03/capitalizing-on-play-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1428 dstevens Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:01:14 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?p=1052#comment-1428 I happened to log into Qville yesterday and walked into the middle of a "trial." It was fascinating to see these kids taking on roles without our judicial system to ensure equity for all in the space!! I loved seeing the kids take these roles so seriously in their spare time. They may have come to Qville to build, but clearly, they feel a sense of ownership over maintaining this space which is inspiring! I happened to log into Qville yesterday and walked into the middle of a “trial.” It was fascinating to see these kids taking on roles without our judicial system to ensure equity for all in the space!!

I loved seeing the kids take these roles so seriously in their spare time. They may have come to Qville to build, but clearly, they feel a sense of ownership over maintaining this space which is inspiring!

]]> Comment on Capitalizing on Play Time by Maria http://questatlantisblog.org/2011/03/capitalizing-on-play-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1427 Maria Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:30:31 +0000 http://questatlantisblog.org/?p=1052#comment-1427 Wow, this is great. It shows the powerfulness that such spaces have and the opportunities that players have to shape the new worlds and negotiate the system's properties. I wonder what do their other stories looks like... I bet there are more than the conversation you provide here. Thanks for sharing, Stephanie! Wow, this is great. It shows the powerfulness that such spaces have and the opportunities that players have to shape the new worlds and negotiate the system’s properties. I wonder what do their other stories looks like… I bet there are more than the conversation you provide here. Thanks for sharing, Stephanie!

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