Ever notice how fast kids kids seem to learn intricate video games? There’s a school of thought that says there’s something about the nature of games that help kids learn effectively — perhaps more so than in traditional school-based learning. There’s a new public school opening soon in New York City that aims to use game design principles to create immersive, game-like learning experiences for students. Quest to Learn is a grade six through 12 school that will open its doors in the fall.
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Why do children go to school?
Jenni Lloyd asks why it actually is that children go to school.
Recorded in Brighton at Skillswap on Speed on Wednesday 29th October 2009.
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Why do children go to school?
Jenni Lloyd asks why it actually is that children go to school.
Recorded in Brighton at Skillswap on Speed on Wednesday 29th October 2009.
Tagged with skillswap skillswaponspeed jennilloyd education