This post was updated to clarify benefits of the program to Oakland Unified students. A growing number of students in Oakland Unified are learning math by playing a computer game that asks students to ...

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Real talk: I think learning is always fun. (Yes, I am absolutely a Ravenclaw. Why do you ask?) But when it’s a literal game? Then it’s even better, especially when you’re a kid. That’s probably why ...

If you heard a wailing electric guitar echoing through the halls of the Chase Building this week, it was, in fact, for educational purposes. A session led by Dr. Jason Brown, known for his research ...

With a variety of options to choose from, there is a computer toy on this list to suit every child's interests and learning style. Technology has permeated every aspect of our lives in the digital age ...

Beyond a general sense of who plays games, it is important to understand how games are played—what types of hardware and software are used and in what type of social, solitary, or academic settings ...