Lessons learned from video games
The Nintendo Wii is beating Sony’s seemingly unbeatable PlayStation 3, according to this article in the New York Times.
- Some of the video game industryâs smartest minds thought that couch potatoes wanted richer graphics and more challenging virtual worlds. It turns out that a lot of potatoes simply wanted to get off the couch.
That may be the best explanation for the growing popularity of the Nintendo Wii, the new video game system that has players jumping, punching and swinging, giving them an aerobic workout right in front of their television sets.
The other key quote:
- âYouâre up and youâre moving, and it makes you feel more involved,â said Tracy Ciardiello, 28.
Makes me think that adding a little physicality to a meeting might not be a bad thing. Even in lectures I’ve attended, my attention perks right back up if they have us stand up and stretch for a minute. Is there something physical your session leaders can tie into their content? Nothing too strenuous, of course, but something to involve the bod as well as the mind?
Related Topics: Adult learning
February 2nd, 2007 at 12:48 pm
I went over to my young cousin’s house for the first time since they bought their Microsoft Wii. It is so useful in connecting people, and it does make for better learning. In just the couple of minutes that I “bowled” with him, my cousin had the opportunity to teach me about it, and he felt important and appreciated. The interaction spurred real memory and a desire to become involved again. Isn’t that what conferences and expositions are supposed to do?
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