Comments on: Rant on Education http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/ "What we play is life." Louis Armstrong Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:42:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Chris Tregenza http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-4464 Chris Tregenza Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:18:18 +0000 http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-4464 Apologies for the blatant self-promotion, but I think you might be interested in some of the stuff on my blog Myomancy. The blog is mostly about ADHD, Dyslexic and autism and new treatments for them. Of particular interests to me are movement and rhythm based treatments that have shown some real potential in tackling the causes of these problems. I'n particular, I'm fascinated by the idea that these treatment could be delivered through games and cheap technology such as the Wii. This article rhythm games from the Independent Games Festival [ http://www.myomancy.com/2008/04/rhythm-games-are-taking-over-the-world ] and this one on how the iPhone's technology can be used in education may also interest you [ http://www.myomancy.com/2008/02/how-the-iphone-will-change-education ]. Here is a list of all the relevant posts [ http://www.myomancy.com/category/digital-fitness/ ]. Cheers. Chris Apologies for the blatant self-promotion, but I think you might be interested in some of the stuff on my blog Myomancy.

The blog is mostly about ADHD, Dyslexic and autism and new treatments for them. Of particular interests to me are movement and rhythm based treatments that have shown some real potential in tackling the causes of these problems. I’n particular, I’m fascinated by the idea that these treatment could be delivered through games and cheap technology such as the Wii.

This article rhythm games from the Independent Games Festival [ http://www.myomancy.com/2008/04/rhythm-games-are-taking-over-the-world ] and this one on how the iPhone’s technology can be used in education may also interest you [ http://www.myomancy.com/2008/02/how-the-iphone-will-change-education ]. Here is a list of all the relevant posts [ http://www.myomancy.com/category/digital-fitness/ ].

Cheers.

Chris

]]> By: Santi Siri http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3407 Santi Siri Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:19:55 +0000 http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3407 I fully agree when it comes to children. But thinking about teenagers and even university students, computers are a tool that can bring access to the whole world's knowledge through the internet. And that can be combined with the intrinsic interactive capabilities of a computer to deliver exciting games. Think of civilization meeting Wikipedia and what could that do to classrooms worldwide. I fully agree when it comes to children. But thinking about teenagers and even university students, computers are a tool that can bring access to the whole world’s knowledge through the internet. And that can be combined with the intrinsic interactive capabilities of a computer to deliver exciting games. Think of civilization meeting Wikipedia and what could that do to classrooms worldwide.

]]> By: Pumpy http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3406 Pumpy Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:09:40 +0000 http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3406 Given your example, computers aren't needed. Children can play with board games, card games, sports equipment, and many other items. All of these are much cheaper than video games and provide the same benefits. In fact, children have been using them for play even before video games were invented. Given your example, computers aren’t needed. Children can play with board games, card games, sports equipment, and many other items. All of these are much cheaper than video games and provide the same benefits. In fact, children have been using them for play even before video games were invented.

]]> By: Joe http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3371 Joe Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:15:25 +0000 http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3371 I fully agree that educational institutions need major work. During my summers, I work at a program for gifted young people through The Center for Gifted that creates an environment for the students to learn through experience and play. One of the 'classes' that I'm most involved with is called Historical Boardgames of Strategy and Diplomacy. They play a wide variety of boardgames, and it's excellent. As far as XO goes, Warschauer's <i>Technology and Social Inclusion: Rethinking the Digital Divide</i> is a sobering but insightful analysis of some of the general problems this type of project can have. I fully agree that educational institutions need major work. During my summers, I work at a program for gifted young people through The Center for Gifted that creates an environment for the students to learn through experience and play. One of the ‘classes’ that I’m most involved with is called Historical Boardgames of Strategy and Diplomacy. They play a wide variety of boardgames, and it’s excellent.

As far as XO goes, Warschauer’s Technology and Social Inclusion: Rethinking the Digital Divide is a sobering but insightful analysis of some of the general problems this type of project can have.

]]> By: Novack http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3362 Novack Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:16:02 +0000 http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3362 Santiago I agree with you in all that, but the computers part. The PCs are obviously an incredible tool, but what would be the place for thechnology in your new paradigm? cause I dont see the relation between the tools used on education, and the education paradigm... Santiago I agree with you in all that, but the computers part. The PCs are obviously an incredible tool, but what would be the place for thechnology in your new paradigm? cause I dont see the relation between the tools used on education, and the education paradigm…

]]> By: EK http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3353 EK Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:01:17 +0000 http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3353 Patrick: and that´s .... ? Patrick: and that´s …. ?

]]> By: Patrick http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3350 Patrick Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:03:25 +0000 http://gamesareart.com/2007/11/08/rant-on-education/#comment-3350 Kids in West Africa will be getting better educations for free than kids in the USA. Kids in West Africa will be getting better educations for free than kids in the USA.

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