This is a little off on a tangent from where I think I'm heading, but does relate to talking about water and virtual places... a company called Watercasting, which is concerned about education with regards to water, has developed a video game called "Water-Wars,"set in new Mexico. You are given the character of a water-stakeholder, e.g. a farmer, a real estate developer or planner and have actions you play out with a water-limit... you make decisions about water-use, and policy-making in relation to water and then see how different scenarios play out.
http://www.watercasting.com/stream/?category_name=participatory
Definitely makes me think about water and place in a way I never have before. Such a valuable resource that we so take for granted in NZ!
HI Abbi
ReplyDeletesome really good links and examples here. Kathy