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Diplomacy Island

Avatars pile into the outdoor amphitheatre on Annenberg Island, the University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy’s headquarters in Second Life. These ...
By Melody Lutz Legacy AuthorOctober 30, 2007
Social Studies

Ten Myths About Serious Games

The serious games field is rife with misconceptions because it encompasses so much. To help spread the truth about serious games, let’s debunk ...
By Ben Sawyer Legacy AuthorOctober 30, 2007
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Moved Images

It’s not often that you get to see a small child dragged out of an art gallery. To be sure, it’s rare to ...
By Darshana Jayemanne Legacy AuthorOctober 30, 2007
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The Most Important Night of Our Lives

If asked to identify the best four years of their lives, very few people would mention high school. But ask them which period ...
By Charles Wheeler Legacy AuthorOctober 30, 2007
Social Studies

Fantasy Congress

You probably know your state’s Senators. You may even know your district’s Representative. But do you know their “reported bills average”? How about ...
By Joe Blancato Legacy AuthorOctober 30, 2007
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