Tuesday, January 6, 2009

"More and More, Schools Got Game" (Washington Post, 01/04/2009)

As Net-generation teachers reach out to gamers, classrooms across the country are becoming portals to elaborate virtual worlds.

Advocates argue that games teach vital skills overlooked in the age of high-stakes tests, such as teamwork, decision-making and digital literacy. And they admire the way good games challenge players just enough to keep them engaged and pushing to reach the next level.

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