Not all games involve avatars or buttons. I’ve participated in Model U.N. meetings and events organized by the International Education and Resource Network, but would love to help see similar efforts bring students around the globe together via the Web to play out scenarios in which they grapple with issues that grownups are stuck on — like the “climate divide” behind many of the fights over global cooperation to limit climate risks. Here are some of the most interesting insights and reactions from readers (I’ve added some links and video here and there for context): (via A Role for Gaming in Learning – NYTimes.com)