Game Design... a new passion?

This audit was an epic experience... the BEST so far (and the other two were amazing!)
I learned so much about game design and found the PICK A SEAT model that Dr. Siegel shared to be very valuable! I use games all the time in my music classes and am an avid World of Warcraft player for stress relief and fun with friends. Now my new quest and dream is to someday supply the engaging game pitch and have someone else build my ideas! It's a different relationship, auditing, and for this life-long learner truly inspiring and engaging!

Auditing GSM

I am auditing GSM this month and am excited to experience the changes to the course that Dr. Siegel has made in the past year!
I had to laugh at myself as I quickly clicked off as many assignments as I could! True to form, my default settings!!

Cityville is a new facebook game for me. It is fun, and I've been managing my time today around the energy of the game.
So glad it is summer and I have extra time to play! Probably just exactly what I need!

What WoW has taught me about Games...and Myself

I didn't know what I would think of World of Warcraft, and really didn't think I'd play past the 10 Day Trial... but just like so many instances in the past 9 months, I was in for a big surprise!
WoW is totally an immersive game, and is definitely more fun to play with friends! I enjoy the quests and the components of experience points and levels, also the rewards and professions. I have learned that a 10 year old experienced player is an invaluable resource, and appreciate the patience and helpfulness of higher level player friends!

I have become so immersed in WoW (a nicer way to state that I am addicted!) that I even dream about it....could be because I am usually playing right before I go to bed...and last night I woke up in the middle of the night thinking I could see the game playing itself in my bedroom! That was a bit freaky!
Then again, when I remember that when we've vacationed at Disney Parks in Orlando, I wake up in the night thinking I'm on a never-ending ride for at least a week after we're home! :)
I am a very visual, experiential learner in that way, and I know that I need to be careful what books I read or movies I watch.
Games are pretty addicting to me. I found that out years ago when my daughters first got "The Sims"and I would play my family on there for hours. Now there's Farmville, Treasure Isle, and WoW!

I constantly have my students play games in music class, so I definitely see the value of engaging learners in this way!
When I am having fun, so do they!