Action and Learning

The main idea I reached while reading chapter 5 of Gee was that in order to thoroughly understand and learn something, one must actually engage in the action of doing it. I like Gees example of learning physics. You can be given the devices to do physics but without instruction and practice the concepts will not be understood. The thing I am learning to do is to skate. I could sit in a classroom and learn all the dynamics and techniques needed to skate efficiently but without the actual practice, I will not learn to successfully skate. Video games creators incorporate this learning principle thoroughly into their games. I feel it is also important to not just expect a high level of action right away but rather build up to it. Video games do a great job at this with including different levels of difficulty. As you get better and better, you are expected to do more. As for my skating…I would not expect myself to be a pro right away. And I think that is important to keep in mind. Otherwise I would give up due to failure.