New York opens school of gaming
Posted on September 22nd, 2009 in General
From next month a New York public school named Quest To Learn will begin teaching pupils using videogames and other ludic sources. According to the Guardian newspaper, well known titles like LittleBigPlanet and Civilization will be used to provide conceptual exercises for the children.
Games offer simple to follow rule-based systems that clearly exhibit how different elements interact within a recognisable real-world context, and it is hoped that the new approach will serve to encourage children to learn, as well as making it easier for them. Part funded by the non-profit organisation, Institute of Play as well as various donors (including Intel), the school is only taking on sixth graders at first, but will increase in size on an annual basis. Further information on the school can be found on its website by clicking here.
