The $25 educational PC
(PhysOrg.com) -- Have you ever played Elite? What about games in the Rollercoaster Tycoon series, Thrillville, Lost Winds, or Kinectimals? If so, then you have enjoyed the work of David Braben. Mr. Braben is a fairly well ...
News tagged with educational games
Playing video games could be good for young people, helping develop communications and mental adaptability skills
Playing video games could help young people develop the communications and mental adaptability skills required to succeed at university.
Social Sciences
Jun 5, 2017
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An augmented reality game makes chemistry less intimidating for children, study finds
Researchers developed an educational game that uses augmented reality and tangible interaction to teach STEM to young students. They recently revealed their research findings on the usage and efficiency of the game to promote ...
Education
Mar 6, 2023
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Video gaming can bolster classroom learning, but not without teacher support
One highlight of my Grade 3 life was dying from dysentery at the hands of a video game. I was ahead on schoolwork, and allowed to use the classroom computer to pioneer a family across America in the game The Oregon Trail.
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2023
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Rethinking how youth learn about climate change
This summer's fires, floods and heat waves have reinforced what we already know—the effects of climate change are happening now and the need for action is urgent. But what steps should be taken to mitigate and adapt are ...
Environment
Aug 18, 2022
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Kids' love for video games can improve classroom learning, study finds
Kids' love for video games should be harnessed by teachers to improve classroom learning, new Australian research has found.
Education
Jul 28, 2021
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Orlando company turns learning the elements into virtual reality game
A Central Florida company behind a virtual reality game that teaches students about the elements is in line for a $225,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
Software
May 22, 2019
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Scholar invents new tangram games to test children's visual-related literacy skills
A scholar from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a new series of games that can be used to train and test children's reading, writing and word identification skills at an early age.
Education
Mar 27, 2019
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A parent's holiday shopping list to INSPIRE your wannabe astronaut or aerospace engineer
Are you shopping for a child who dreams of being an astronaut or visiting outer space?
Education
Dec 6, 2018
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New app, educational game gets its inspiration from phytoplankton
Marine phytoplankton are the inspiration for a new mobile application and educational game launched by University of Maine assistant professor of new media and intermedia Gene Felice.
Environment
Aug 14, 2018
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