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Computer-game-based Community Outreach Program?
RJSier
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My first post here...I thought I might be able to get some help.
To make a long story short, I tried to create a video game sports league at my university back in January, but the budget was too tight. Everyone from the Provost to the Dean (well, except the PE department) was enthusiastic and interested, but there was just no chance of it actually working then and there.
They contacted me a couple days ago, and I'm meeting with the Director of Community Outreach Programs tomorrow. I'm not sure exactly what she wants, but here's a rundown of the program I'd already designed, points I plan to make, et cetera.
I can't do a cut-and-paste from my old file because the computer I'm on is a government computer with sensitive documents; it doesn't allow jump drive access. The computer I have that DOES have a working jump drive, doesn't have internet access.
Benefits from video games:
1. Teamwork
2. Problem solving, ways of thinking
3. Attention to detail
4. Reflexes and typing skills.
5. Social interaction.
Problems I seek to address:
1. Some people play too much, neglecting other aspects of life.
2. People trying to help from the outside often accidentally alienate gamers.
3. Critics confuse the gamers, the games, the problems that arise from playing too much, and unrelated social phenomena.
4. People who play too much are often stigmatized unfairly.
I sought to address these problems by creating an organization gamers would WANT to belong to, then setting membership goals (2.5 GPA, weekly exercise goals, socialization, etc). Add competitive prizes and lots of college gamers would be chomping at the bit.
The gaming industry stands to gain a ton from this kind of activity, too. Sponsorship would get rabid politicians off their backs (as much as anything would). Also, the first in on this kind of endeavor might get themselves a good position in college e-sports.
Anyway. I have to go on patrol (night security). I'm hoping someone on these boards might be able to help me think of points I should make at my presentation tomorrow. Any luck?
To make a long story short, I tried to create a video game sports league at my university back in January, but the budget was too tight. Everyone from the Provost to the Dean (well, except the PE department) was enthusiastic and interested, but there was just no chance of it actually working then and there.
They contacted me a couple days ago, and I'm meeting with the Director of Community Outreach Programs tomorrow. I'm not sure exactly what she wants, but here's a rundown of the program I'd already designed, points I plan to make, et cetera.
I can't do a cut-and-paste from my old file because the computer I'm on is a government computer with sensitive documents; it doesn't allow jump drive access. The computer I have that DOES have a working jump drive, doesn't have internet access.
Benefits from video games:
1. Teamwork
2. Problem solving, ways of thinking
3. Attention to detail
4. Reflexes and typing skills.
5. Social interaction.
Problems I seek to address:
1. Some people play too much, neglecting other aspects of life.
2. People trying to help from the outside often accidentally alienate gamers.
3. Critics confuse the gamers, the games, the problems that arise from playing too much, and unrelated social phenomena.
4. People who play too much are often stigmatized unfairly.
I sought to address these problems by creating an organization gamers would WANT to belong to, then setting membership goals (2.5 GPA, weekly exercise goals, socialization, etc). Add competitive prizes and lots of college gamers would be chomping at the bit.
The gaming industry stands to gain a ton from this kind of activity, too. Sponsorship would get rabid politicians off their backs (as much as anything would). Also, the first in on this kind of endeavor might get themselves a good position in college e-sports.
Anyway. I have to go on patrol (night security). I'm hoping someone on these boards might be able to help me think of points I should make at my presentation tomorrow. Any luck?
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