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Starcraft is an honors class at UofFlorida

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DaytonBuck

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21st Century Skills in Starcraft

 Credits: 2
Writing or Math Req: None
Gen Ed: None

SectionInstructorTimesLocations 9982Nathaniel Poling Online





21st Century Skills in Starcraft is an 8 week entirely online course that uses the popular real time strategy (RTS) game Starcraft to teach valuable 21st Century Skills through a hands-on approach. With society becoming increasingly technology-based and fast-paced, it is important for professionals to be highly proficient in skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, resource management, and adaptive decision making. These skills are fundamental in Starcraft and therefore make the game a highly effective environment for students to analyze and take action in complex situations. Computer and video games of all types have become a major part of today's entertainment and technology worlds. Also, online education is an area of intense growth with many employers and professions using online courses and workshops for career development. This course synthesizes the three threads of 21st Century skill development, gaming, and online education into an innovative and experiential approach that encourages students to identify, learn, and practice crucial skills and apply and relate them to real-world situations. It does not teach about Starcraft, but rather aims to utilize the game and the complex situations that arise within it to present and develop the important skills professionals will undoubtedly need in the 21st Century workplace.

This course includes required weekly game play, viewing and analysis of recorded matches, written assignments which emphasize analysis and synthesis of real/game-world concepts, and collaboration with other students. Due to the unique and innovative nature of this course, there are several requirements that students must meet. Students taking this course must have access to computer (PC or Mac) and Internet resources outside of UF labs since it requires the installation and playing of a computer game. Students must also have at least basic knowledge of and experience playing Starcraft. Students must also be independent, self-motivated, and able and willing to learn in an entirely online environment. Enrollment is limited to 20.




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How does that stack up against Penn State's Honors class on Zombies?

GH) ENGL 083T - The Monster, the Freak, and the Savage
Section 001
3.0 credits
Fall
Meeting Days/Times: TR 11:15AM-12:30PM
Instructor: Jeanne Britton
Class Limit: 20
Prerequisites: None.
Course Objectives: This first-year seminar considers the role that culture has played in shaping monstrous figures*Frankenstein’s monster, the vampire, and the zombie*that have recently become massively popular. Focusing on nineteenth-century fiction and early twentieth-century film, we will consider the sometimes surprising origins of some of today’s most well-known monsters. Our readings and viewings will suggest ways in which monstrous figures, including not only Frankenstein’s monster, the vampire, and the zombie, but also the “freak” of the nineteenth-century circus and the “savage” in eighteenth-century science, reflect broad cultural anxieties about human difference, gender, sexuality, science, race, and slavery.
Mode of Instruction: The course will be run as a seminar punctuated with brief lectures on historical or cultural background, and students will be required to come to class prepared to have an informed conversation about the course materials.
Typical Readings: Shakespeare’s Tempest, Shelley’s Frankenstein, Stoker’s Dracula, short stories and a few short critical / historical essays in addition to film viewings.
Work Requirements: Students will be required to contribute consistently to class discussion, to be prepared for unannounced quizzes, to open discussion twice during the semester, and write a total of seven short (1-2 page) papers and two longer papers.
Evaluation Criteria: Class discussion will count for 15% of the final grade, quizzes 10%, discussion questions 10%, short papers 35%, and each longer paper 15% (30% total). Written work will be evaluated based on critical insight and clarity of expression and class discussion
 
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Preparing my transcripts for transfer....


- then going to Walmart (sadly) to buy jorts otherwise I fear I might not blend in effectively.


edit: GuB, have a room ready for me buddy, I'll only be down for 2 months, dont worry: I'll toss rent and beer money at you. Plus you can teach me... lawyer stuff, while I'm playing a video game as homework.
 
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Buckeneye;1758115; said:
Preparing my transcripts for transfer....


- then going to Walmart (sadly) to buy jorts otherwise I fear I might not blend in effectively.


edit: GuB, have a room ready for me buddy, I'll only be down for 2 months, dont worry: I'll toss rent and beer money at you. Plus you can teach me... lawyer stuff, while I'm playing a video game as homework.
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Sorry. I reject your admission :p

To be eligible to apply to the Honors Program, students must apply to the University of Florida by November 1.

GPA: A weighted GPA of at least 4.0 as computed by the university's Office of Admissions. When computing a student's high school GPA, the university only counts academic classes (not band, driver's education, gym, etc.) and adds extra weight to the most challenging courses: (1) an extra one-half grade point for all high school honors courses; (2) an extra full grade point for all AP and IB courses. For questions regarding UF's GPA computation, please contact the Office of Admissions at (352) 392-1365.

Test Scores: All students must achieve our minimum score for either the SAT or ACT (but not necessarily both) as described below:
  • SAT Reasoning Test - A combined score of 2070 on the math, critical reading and writing sections. Students who have taken the SAT multiple times may use their highest subscores from any test administration of the new SAT to meet this requirement.
  • American College Test (ACT) - A composite score of 33. This score must be earned all in one sitting; the university cannot mix or combine any ACT subscores. The University of Florida Office of Admissions requires the optional writing section.
The Honors Program will only consider scores from the December 2010 test dates or earlier.
 
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DaytonBuck;1757509; said:
IDS2935
21st Century Skills in Starcraft

 Credits: 2
Writing or Math Req: None
Gen Ed: None

SectionInstructorTimesLocations 9982Nathaniel Poling Online

21st Century Skills in Starcraft is an 8 week entirely online course that uses the popular real time strategy (RTS) game Starcraft to teach valuable 21st Century Skills through a hands-on approach. With society becoming increasingly technology-based and fast-paced, it is important for professionals to be highly proficient in skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, resource management, and adaptive decision making. These skills are fundamental in Starcraft and therefore make the game a highly effective environment for students to analyze and take action in complex situations. Computer and video games of all types have become a major part of today's entertainment and technology worlds. Also, online education is an area of intense growth with many employers and professions using online courses and workshops for career development. This course synthesizes the three threads of 21st Century skill development, gaming, and online education into an innovative and experiential approach that encourages students to identify, learn, and practice crucial skills and apply and relate them to real-world situations. It does not teach about Starcraft, but rather aims to utilize the game and the complex situations that arise within it to present and develop the important skills professionals will undoubtedly need in the 21st Century workplace.

This course includes required weekly game play, viewing and analysis of recorded matches, written assignments which emphasize analysis and synthesis of real/game-world concepts, and collaboration with other students. Due to the unique and innovative nature of this course, there are several requirements that students must meet. Students taking this course must have access to computer (PC or Mac) and Internet resources outside of UF labs since it requires the installation and playing of a computer game. Students must also have at least basic knowledge of and experience playing Starcraft. Students must also be independent, self-motivated, and able and willing to learn in an entirely online environment. Enrollment is limited to 20.

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You're just jealous of my PHD in D&D :lol:

The real secret is buried in here Link
Nate Poling is a UF educational technology doctoral student at the College of Education. He teaches EME2040 Introduction to Educational Technology and his research interests revolve around the implications and potential of using computer/video games and virtual worlds in teaching, training, and learning.
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These kids are just helping him collect data to write his freaking thesis. :lol:

The key to earning an easy "A" is to sign up for independent study courses with PHD students or some "publish or perish" un-tenured faculty noob. :wink2:
 
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OSUScoonie12;1758905; said:
The GTA series taught me how to steal a car, and work in the underground world.

Madden taught me how to be a football coach.
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Madden validates my criticism of OSU's playcalling. They should definitely be running 10 times a game for 200 yards and throwing 40 times a game for 600 yards and 6 TDs.

They should also shut out the opponent every game and force five turnovers, with about 8 sacks.

The defensive part might be realistic. :p
 
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Gatorubet;1758162; said:
You're just jealous of my PHD in D&D :lol:

The real secret is buried in here Link


These kids are just helping him collect data to write his freaking thesis. :lol:

The key to earning an easy "A" is to sign up for independent study courses with PHD students or some "publish or perish" un-tenured faculty noob. :wink2:
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Just wait till Urban Meyer has to fight off a Zerg Rush.
 
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