Take a break! Check this out, particularly if you have broadband: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html The Molecular Expressions web site from the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University. Aside from the dramatic zooms into and out from our visible dimensions … Continue reading
Don’t Bother Me, Mom–I’m Learning: How Computer and Video Games Are Preparing Your Kids for 21st Century Success and How You Can Help (Paperback) by Marc Prensky Marc Prensky is one of the most renowned creators of educational games for … Continue reading
The Upper Leaves and Branches of The Tree reflect demonstrated academic skills such as reading, handwriting, and spelling. For these skills to fall easily in place, the foundational developmental skills must be established. When in doubt, readiness is identified through … Continue reading
News story on games as education/training tools, Washington POST, Odt. 31, 2005, http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/30/AR2005103000578_pf.html Christian Science Monitor, Dec. 22, 2005 http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/1222/p14s03-stct.html Food Force: A humanitarian aid game sponsored by the United Nations http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/foodforcebowl2006.html The SIMS, a game about family life http://thesims.ea.com/us/index.html?menu=about&content=about/index.html … Continue reading
Articles in English and en Español Editorial by Zulma Prieto of El Puente and http://webelpuente.com The year 2005 has come to an end and there are signs of hope in the horizon. In the midst of violence, the conscience of … Continue reading
May we be the one millionth party to wish you a Happy New Year. As with the other 999,999 well wishers we want to take a little time to review where we’ve been and where we hope to go. Come … Continue reading