Taking the arguments in favor one by one:

• Enrollments

  • Games may attract some folks, but games likely discourage others
  • Experience at various colleges mixed

• Games help teach CS concepts

  • Games are just one of many options
  • Many types of applications can do equally well

• Games prepare students for jobs

  • Yes, for the 2% of the ITC industry
  • Should focus on the other 98%

• Study of games provides insights

  • Study of many topics provide insights

created 4 March 2008 last revised 2 October 2008

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