Wii

The Wii has become such a popular video game console and an amazing advancement in technology.  This is the first time that I can remember a video game system being used outside of homes for any technological reason.  I even read an article in "Popular Science" a few weeks ago about how scientists are using the Wii to modify how bombs are diffused.  The article was discussing how the controls are much more natural feeling than the current robotic controls and this will lead to less error.  I've also seen a Wii at UAB in the engineering building, but I'm not sure how it's being implemented at the educational level.  That is definitely something I'm going to have to look into.  If anyone knows how its used, please let me know. We also have them at our school in the P.E. department.  The students absolutely love them!  They just think they're playing video games and don't realize that it's a physical activity.  I think that as time passes we'll continue to see the Wii being implemented in educational settings, especially in areas of science and technology.  Although I just use the Wii to have fun and play games I think its potential is huge and we'll continue to see its technology applied in many other settings!