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Why a Former Teacher Now Designs Games

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“What makes games so powerful” says Quest Atlantis designer Sasha Barab, “is this form of transformational play where I’m taking up a role and doing things that are transforming the environment…I’m playing out a self I wouldn’t see myself doing.”  Listen to the short podcast produced by Ben Wolff. See also Classroom Quest: Virtual Space Brings Academic Content to Life.

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