Computer Games in the Classroom: Frivolous Folk Devils or Powerful Learning Tools?

Urban Learning Space Seminars by Urban Learning Space

Oct 11, 200700:47:48Education

Derek Robertson discussed a number of games based pilots that he has initiated and supported in Scottish schools over the past year. He also delivered an impassioned and informed series of arguments as to why games based...

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