Moral Dilemmas

In our seminar we talked about moral dilemmas. We created a moral game using powerpoint presentation. Our game was called 'Flight Dilemma'. The user follows the story through and are faced with moral dilemmas.

'A moral dilemma is when you have to choose to do one of two equally unpleasant things. You have a lot of bills and you see a truck drop a hug bag of cash along the road. You see the truck with the company logo on the side. Do you give the cash back which is the right thing to do and continue struggling to pay your bills. Or, do you decide to take the money, pay off your bills, and live happily ever after. But, you know if you take the money, it isn't yours, your not entitled to it and the company may not be able to suffer the loses. What shall you do? That is a moral dilemma.' 

(http://answers.ask.com/society/philosophy/what_is_a_moral_dilemma

16/10/2013) 

Em x

My opinion of gaming

In my opinion gaming plays a major role in people's lives. Gaming is not necessarily online or using a games console, it can range from games such as jigsaws and puzzles to board games. The gaming industry is worth millions of pounds and computer games are becoming more and more popular.

On the other hand, there are a lot more games made just for fun. A lot of people's hobbies are playing computer games, but there can be problems, such as people becoming too addicted to playing games and spending far too much time on them and games encouraging people to be violent towards other characters in the game.

These days people spend more and more time gaming. But is it a good thing? Games can be educational, such as BBC Bitesize and other online games for children. These types of games are beneficial because not only are children learning how to use a computer but also learning a topic related to what they learn in school. Learning using a computer, I think, engages children more as they are keen to learn using something fun like a game on a computer.

Another point is we are all going to become couch potatoes if we are constantly sitting inside gaming, games are so addictive now people seem to forget about the outside world or getting some exercise.

So in conclusion I think gaming is good for an activity when you have spare time but it can be too addicting and expensive.


Em :)

Third and final year at Swansea Met!

Homework for our first seminar in Education Futures - Learning environments

'Digital Learning Environments

Over the last decade there have been vast changes in the way we live, learn and work, and with the advancement of technology and new learning tools, these things will continue to evolve. Today’s learners need new skills to survive and thrive in the future. Education should combine practical, intellectual, and social skills as never before.'

I agree with the statement above, as even over the last year we have seen major changes in education using technology, it seems that most schools now have children using Ipad/tablets or at least very hi-tech computers. I think it is important in our society to keep updated with new technology etc as at the speed our country is developing it is easy to be left behind, in offices and schools especially! 

As for new developing technology, learning environments are always changing with the introduction of new learning materials, it seems the need for paper is slowly disappearing! Is this a good thing? I think so. I guess in a way we are becoming more sustainable, in terms cutting down the amount of paper we use, therefore saving trees! But on the otherhand, what do we use to power this new technology? Renewable energy... yes maybe but its going to be a long time before we give up on non-renewable.

Within a classroom, technology can been seen everywhere. Registers are taken using a computer, lessons are conducted using the latest technology (powerpoints etc), school assemblies use powerpoint presentations and digital projectors to show videos. Within an office, meetings and conferences are held over Skype (or a similar program), and most employees have their own computer/laptop at their desk.

I work in a small cafe in Mumbles, all our table bookings and events are all kept in an Ipad on the counter, we also have Asana, a shared task list that is synced with the cafe ipad and owners iphone which makes communication between the staff and the owner easy. Just shows that even small businesses are constantly keeping up with technology.

I think the development of technology has improved the way we learn, it has also made information more accessible. Most people now have smartphones enabling them to be online whenever and wherever they want and I just found out I can download the blogger app on my Iphone, making it even easier to blog!


Em x