from danger. As with popular novels, within a virtual 3D environment, players “become” the avatar, take on the powerful traits of a character, and interact with the rules and content found in immersive environments. For instance, taking on the perspective of Lt. Powell, an OSS agent in North Africa (EA Games, 2002), students learn history (World War II) through a multimodal perspective, fully engaged in the intricacies of war. Personal choice then becomes the fine line between superhero and villain.Public School Forum of North Carolina Announces Chair-Elect, New Board and Forum Members

May 20, 2015

RALEIGH, NC (May 20, 2015) – The Board of Directors of the Public School Forum of North Carolina elected several new Directors and At-Large Forum members at its May 11, 2015 meeting. The two-year terms officially begin July 1, 2015. The Board also elected Malbert Smith, President and Co-Founder of MetaMetrics, as the board’s chair-elect. Malbert will become Chairman of the Public School Forum on July 1, 2016, succeeding current Chairman Dr. Michael Priddy.

“We’re fortunate to add so many distinguished leaders from business, education and government to our Board of Directors and Forum Membership,” said Keith Poston, President & Executive Director, Public School Forum of North Carolina. “For nearly 30 years we’ve drawn on