[game_edu] Qol, "crunch" and Education

[Ian Schreiber]

>The MAIN problem when we look at educational settings is that students have a 

>much harder time seeing (and 

>

>experiencing) the loss in productivity that results from sustained overtime. 

>Pulling an all-nighter for that one 

>

>project might work (productivity boost) because you'll rest for two entire days 

>after that project is turned in...and 

>

>then you're ready for another all-nighter for the next project...  As far as I 

>know there's no school out there in 

>

>which students are working overtime throughout the entire quarter/semester...


Sure we do -- it's called a dissertation ;-)

At the undergrad level, I have heard of some schools (mostly trade schools that 
exist specifically to place students in industry) that do offer an experience 
that simulates extended crunch, though they are inthe minority.


- Ian



      
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