New ELI 7 Things... Brief Explores Wii

Created by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on July 28, 2008

The Wii is a video game system that uses a wireless controller capable of sensing position and motion, allowing users to interact with the game applications through physical movements. The controller has captured the interest of academic researchers and hackers, who have used the technology to create applications such as a collaborative choreography tool and an inexpensive, interactive whiteboard.

The 7 Things You Should Know About Wii, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s (ELI) latest brief in the monthly series, examines how Wii technology is used as an input device in virtual worlds and as a training tool that allows learners to perform physical tasks in a digital, risk-free environment.

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		New ELI 7 Things... Brief Explores Wii Created by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on July 28, 2008 The Wii is a video game system that uses a wireless controller capable of sensing position and motion, allowing users to interact with the game applications through physical movements. The controller has captured the interest of academic researchers and hackers, who have used the technology to create applications such as a collaborative choreography tool and an inexpensive, interactive whiteboard. The 7 Things You Should Know About Wii, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s (ELI) latest brief in the monthly series, examines how Wii technology is used as an input device in virtual worlds and as a training tool that allows learners to perform physical tasks in a digital, risk-free environment. Browse the complete 7 Things You Should Know About… monthly series. EDUCAUSE News \| 7 Things You Should Know About \| academic researchers \| EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative \| ELI \| game applications \| Games and Gaming \| Interaction and Engagement \| interactive whiteboard \| video game system \| wii Peggy's blog Login or register to post comments 517 reads
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