Should I Worry About Minecraft Isolating My Child?
“My concern with Minecraft is that it isolates my child from the family and minimizes his communication with others.”
The idea that video games isolate kids from others is usually […]
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Christmas-Worthy Games That Help ADHD? Bonus!
If you are the parent, grandparent, teacher or relative of a kid with ADHD, you’ve probably noticed that this kid loves video games. Video games have many of the qualities […]
Electronic Readers or Traditional Books — Reading is Reading, No Matter the Medium
When I was in high school, my dad bought me a Kindle. The year was 2009 and the Kindle (any electronic reader for that matter) was brand new technology. My […]
Let’s Play Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft!
Letsplay editor Ryan shows us why the one-versus-1 virtual collectible card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is so fun and engaging. From the makers of the popular Warcraft and World […]
Best Video Games to Increase Memory
Does your child seem to forget things from one day to the next? Are morning routines like the movie “Groundhog Day” where your child can’t seem to remember even the […]
Should You Buy Your Kids Video Games for Christmas?
Parents who are uncomfortable with the amount of technology their children use often wonder whether it’s a good idea to give their kids video games for Christmas. Frequently, I tell […]
The Soul of a SOLE Classroom
In my last blog post, I encouraged parents and teachers to share their concerns and questions about education in the digital age. As a graduate student working on my Masters […]
Let’s Play Sid Meier’s Civilization Beyond Earth
Our Let’s Play editor Ryan checks out the futuristic addition to Sid Meier’s popular franchise, Civilization Beyond Earth for the PC. Watch Ryan work to set up his own civilization […]
9 Low-Tech Tips and Strategies to Improve Working Memory Skills for Kids
Working memory is necessary for even the most basic tasks, like reading and simple math. It helps us remember what we were doing or thinking about and move on to […]
Debunking the Dialogue About Digital Learning
I am not an expert. I am not a “real” teacher (yet). I admit that I have lived a relatively charmed life as an Education student.
Sure, I’ve fought some […]
