[etni] Games 'deserve a place in class'

  • From: "David Lloyd" <david@xxxxxxxx>
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  • Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 10:14:42 +0200

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Games 'deserve a place in class'
BBC News - October 26, 2004

Computer games could enhance learning and have a legitimate place in the 
classroom, say researchers. Academics from the Institute of Education at 
London University found that "games literacy" was a key skill for 
youngsters.

As well as being used in different areas of the curriculum, games are a 
legitimate area of study in their own right, researchers say.

Pupils should also be able to create their own games, they say.

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David

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