September 7, 2007
Course Uses an Online Game to Teach Leadership
"Introduction to Applied
Leadership," University of Advancing Technology
Critics commonly say online games encourage antisocial behavior, but Rebecca R. Whitehead believes World of Warcraft can train leaders.
Ms. Whitehead, dean of academic affairs at the university, teaches this course, which is based on the online role-playing game. Students form teams, develop goals, discuss problems, and track progress, but they meet only in the virtual
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