Gamers Solve Scientific Problems
How did gamers use the computer game Foldit to solve the protein folding mystery?
They untangled a structure of a protein that was able to be used to eliminate the AIDS virus in humans.
Who can participate in this problem solving and be a player in Foldit?
Any gamer can participate. They don't have to have an experienced background or anything like that because this game already causes them to mystify today's gaming nature. That's how easy it is.
What can critical thinking do for Science?
Searching and finding out what this game does is helping researchers find new unknown things that can actually help combat HIV in our lives. It's also helping them being against Antiretrovial Drugs.
If you could solve a mystery through gaming for any kind of disease or illnes in the world, what would it be?
I would probably literally solve a mystery for Diabetes through gaming because it would be interesting and awkward to see what and how it is involved through the gaming system.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Arlette F. 4 2011
Mini Game
Was it hard to make your mini game?
At the beginning of the lesson I thought it was going to be difficult but once I went back to the "make a mini game"section, I was convinced about it. I knew how to make this. I had done it for 2 years already. There was no way I wasn't able to do this.
What was the best part of this topic?
The best part of this topic was when I had to create my own background. I'm very creative and enjoy seeing things visually artistic. Drawing my road.
The Worst Part?
There wasn't really any bad part for me. The sort of difficult problem was knowing in where to out the code and making sure all was correct.
Was it hard to make your mini game?
At the beginning of the lesson I thought it was going to be difficult but once I went back to the "make a mini game"section, I was convinced about it. I knew how to make this. I had done it for 2 years already. There was no way I wasn't able to do this.
What was the best part of this topic?
The best part of this topic was when I had to create my own background. I'm very creative and enjoy seeing things visually artistic. Drawing my road.
The Worst Part?
There wasn't really any bad part for me. The sort of difficult problem was knowing in where to out the code and making sure all was correct.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Arlette F. 3 2011
9/11
How old were you on September 11, 2001?
The day of September 11, 2001 I was 3 years old, 3 months away from turning 4 years old.
When did you first learn about the attacks and who explained the events to you?
I had never ever heard about the 9/11 attack until 4th grade. That is when I bearly found out about it. My 4th grade teacher explained to our class how everything had occurred. I was shocked and couldn't believe it.
What kind of impact did these attacks have on your life or your parents lives?
It actually had no effect in my life. I actually think it did cause effect in my parent's lives because they say that their economy went down and that is something very hurtful to them and our nation.
What was the issue with this game?
- The issue with this game is that it makes players feel powerless, the way it makes them feel. It suppose to make us feel better but it's doing the opposite.
How do you feel about it?
- I'm not blaming it or anything but I do think it's non-respective because it is something that affected us, it would be like making fun of our Country. I don't agree with it.
What is the problem with the portraying on such an awful violent event through a video game?
- The problem is that they have no respect for our country= America. It's just not right. It's wrong and they shouldn't do it because they wouldn't like it if we did the same for something else.
How can you make sure that your web games tell the whole story or teach a lesson in an honorable way?
-I can make sure it doesn't by taking in consideration people's opinions, not just my thoughts but others too. Knowing what is right and what is bad.
How old were you on September 11, 2001?
The day of September 11, 2001 I was 3 years old, 3 months away from turning 4 years old.
When did you first learn about the attacks and who explained the events to you?
I had never ever heard about the 9/11 attack until 4th grade. That is when I bearly found out about it. My 4th grade teacher explained to our class how everything had occurred. I was shocked and couldn't believe it.
What kind of impact did these attacks have on your life or your parents lives?
It actually had no effect in my life. I actually think it did cause effect in my parent's lives because they say that their economy went down and that is something very hurtful to them and our nation.
What was the issue with this game?
- The issue with this game is that it makes players feel powerless, the way it makes them feel. It suppose to make us feel better but it's doing the opposite.
How do you feel about it?
- I'm not blaming it or anything but I do think it's non-respective because it is something that affected us, it would be like making fun of our Country. I don't agree with it.
What is the problem with the portraying on such an awful violent event through a video game?
- The problem is that they have no respect for our country= America. It's just not right. It's wrong and they shouldn't do it because they wouldn't like it if we did the same for something else.
How can you make sure that your web games tell the whole story or teach a lesson in an honorable way?
-I can make sure it doesn't by taking in consideration people's opinions, not just my thoughts but others too. Knowing what is right and what is bad.
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