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Minecraft: Obsession and Educational Tool?

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/15/minecraft-an-obsession-and-an-educational-tool/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=1 Disruptions: Minecraft, an Obsession and an Educational Tool By NICK BILTON  SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 1:28 PM If you were to walk into my sister’s house in Los Angeles, you’d hear a bit of yelling from time to time. “Luca! Get off Minecraft! Luca, are you on Minecraft again? Luca! Enough with the Minecraft!” Luca is… Read more Minecraft: Obsession and Educational Tool?

Should media focused on babies/toddlers have a corresponding parent component?

Studies cited by Media as social partners indicate increases learning or understanding when children under 3 years old have real-life guidance or complements to their media consumption. Should media producers and app developers then have corresponding parental guides? Do any currently do this? Is there any research on newer media that sync with real-life toys rather than… Read more Should media focused on babies/toddlers have a corresponding parent component?

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