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New Lab Aims to Create, Study Educational Games

New Lab Aims to Create, Study Educational Games | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
A new videogame design lab is coming to Silicon Valley, but its goals are different from the studios that cook up the next "Battlefield" war simulation shooter or "World of Warcraft" multiplayer fantasy game.
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Change in education focus has delayed transition to adulthood

Change in education focus has delayed transition to adulthood | The 21st Century | Scoop.it

This increased emphasis on measurement of learning has redefined the purpose of public schools, the curriculum being implemented within the schools and the public perception of the meaning of "education." Armstrong (2006) defines this philosophical conflict in the context of "academic achievement discourse" versus "human development discourse." The former views school as the environment where young people achieve academic competence in a competitive arena, whereas the latter views school as the environment where young people acquire competence in learning how to learn, within a social setting.

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Cyberkidz educational games

Cyberkidz educational games | The 21st Century | Scoop.it

Math, geography, literacy, science. Free resources for elementary schools, kindergarten and grade 1 2 3 4 5. Educational games for in the classroom. Ready for interactive whiteboard and smartboard.

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Technology Tidbits: Thoughts of a Cyber Hero: Top 10 Sites for Educational Resources

Technology Tidbits: Thoughts of a Cyber Hero: Top 10 Sites for Educational Resources | The 21st Century | Scoop.it
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Gateshead Granny Cloud

Gateshead Granny Cloud | The 21st Century | Scoop.it

A very clever educational innovation! Video

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