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Is Minecraft Addiction Possible?
Our teen son is failing in school and losing his friends. Homework time quickly turns into Minecraft time despite our best efforts. He can and will use a phone, game […]
What Does Science Say About Video Games and the Brain?
There is no question that playing video games affects the brain. Most of the existing studies suggest that video games can improve brain-based skills and help kids with ADHD. Scientists […]
Minecraft and Creative Writing: Exploring New Worlds with Video Games
Sean Fay Wolfe is a freshman English major at the University of Rhode Island, which is not news-worthy unless you consider the fact that he is also already a published […]
Beyond Games: Kids Learn From Mistakes — Their Parents’ Mistakes
Does your child get overly upset when he makes a simple mistake on his homework? Does he get frustrated and throw things when he messes up on a project or […]
Beyond Games: 6 Easy Ways to Improve Visual Working Memory
It is common for people to easily remember much of what they have seen but have more difficulty recalling what they have read or heard. While the research on learning […]
Assessing Digital Literacy in Today’s Classrooms
Educators, I need your help.
In my last post, with the help of Dr. Diane Kern of the University of Rhode Island, I took a look at educational assessment in […]
The Recess Recession: Can Free Play and Technology Co-Exist?
Two of the biggest talking points in the world of early childhood education are “free play” and “technology,” terms that are usually at odds with each other.
Blended learning is […]
