Topic 3 Exercise 3.2

The educational value of online mobile games and mobile social network access is becoming more and more apparent. Easier access without having to worry about cords is one advantage. This will in turn allow for more students to have access to the network at anyone time. A case study found at http://journals.lww.com/cinjournal/Abstract/2004/09000/Wireless_Technology_Improves_Nursing_Workflow_and.7.aspx indicates that wireless technology has made the pressures faced in nursing more bearable. The same could be said in education as students can be working in various classrooms or contexts which is relevant to the learning.

As pointed out by Maddux et al ” …..as inexpensive and fast wireless internet access becomes available in school……it will have the effect of greatly increasing the number of classrooms with Internet access and the number of computers with such access in each of those classrooms. Previously wiring problems in aging schools has been a significant barrier to Internet access. Although fast, wireless internet connections will not solve the problem of inadequate electrical wiring, it will certainly eliminate the problems involved in running coaxial cable, fiber optic cable or telephone lines to classrooms.”

Topic 3 - Exercise 3.1

From a personal point of view not being big on fantasy type games the Battle of Wesnoth game does not particularly thrill me! I had a look at it though. There seemed to be a lot of preliminary reading before the game began which I guess has its advantages in the sense that participants can read a lot about what to expect before they begin. However, for someone who just wanted to have a look at what the game was about – and not particularly keen in playing it – it was frustrating and long winded trying to figure out how to merely have a look. Once that was overcome I did manage to get a feel for the game and can see how people who enjoy these type of games can find them addictive.