I'm confused as to what these are? After looking through the twitter page @ds106dc, I don't understand what I need to do.

Great job, Mike! Just like Emily, this is also the first one I've come across an affinity space where the members have to join via membership. It was interesting to me how you descibed the developers of the site as the insiders, because it does not seem to be obvious at first. I know, like you, I was not too high on this idea of contributing to an affinity space at first. I am quiet and resvered and just do what I do, not interact with many people. Howver, I found that after contributions it actually was fun and beneficial. I understand the challenege you went through to make your first contribution to the affinity space, but I hope that you felt like it was benefical in the end? The best way to get a source of information is from the source itself - the developers! This is definitely the highlight and strength of your affinity space community. The site is realiable and people can hold it accountable for the information. I thought your connection to Gee and Hayes was strong and that your space was definitely a strong space. It was clear that there was the ability for participants to learn and share knowledge, there was no segregation in the community, and that everyone is there for the same purpose. It is crucial to have this because this way people are able to interact and benefit from the interactions they have.

Great :)

Do you find that you still enjoy the game or have you gotten bored and over it? Even with increasing the difficulty, I feel like learners can get tired of a game after a while and are ready for a new experience.

Is this a good or bad quality of games?

Interesting game! Can make playes feel like it is real life. I just spent a week in Arizona and definitely understand the idea of staying out of the excruciatingly hot sun! Not always an easy task :)

Overall, I'm very impressed with the fact that you created the game. What was the main challenge you faced?

I definitely find this an advantage to a game - some players want to make the game easy for them to accomplish at first, while others are ready to be challenged right from the beginning. Do you find that most players move in a progressive matter, where they start easy and not in-depth and work their way up?

How does the game you play model this?

I never would have thought of doing something like this - really great idea! Probably gets the idea across better than the writting jounral entry does because we are "living" the game by watching your video! Really, really cool!!!

I agree. Is there an easier way that we can get the information to the player?

Do you find this the most beneficial way for the gamer to learn the game?

Interesting actually! What were your thoughts on this being a way to gain coins? What are your thoughts now that it is not a way?

How many differences do you find between the game and the tv show?

I'm sure that made for an fun learning experience!

Such a great connection to this cycle of work!!

That could defintiely make the game fun though if you're both new!

You're even better than me! I don't even like to try and learn the games because I don't like to accept defeat and really hate to lose, so if I don't play, then we're all set! Props to you for being eager to try games!

Let's try to create a list of these valuable principles that are included in game design.

why?

It is interesting that you had the option to move on to a different puzzle if you had trouble with one.

Did you find it helpful?

was it truly problem solving? I ask because I have tried using this analogy (video games involving problem solving) in my math classes, but the students argue that they don't use math skills to do any problem solving. Do you feel like theres was some hidden math to it, since problem solving is really math?

This is so important for people to read because learners need to see how connected the two are.

Is this a board game or computer game? Can it be played with more than two people?

That is a very big time span!

This is so critical for students. They should be able to relate skills and transfer skills from one topic to another.

very interesting!

Did you find this to be beneficial or boring/waste of time?

I like how you went a little out of your comfort zone! This probably made for a good experience while you were playing.

It is interesting how it's considered a war simulation when chess is seemed to be a relatively calm game.

Great connection!!!

Do you consider competition against someone else or can somebody compete against themselves?