November 2005 News

In the news: Serious games play up potential for learning

November 15, 2005 As the games and simulations contest deadline approaches [Friday, November 18], here is a relevant article from the Globe and Mail.

"Gamers have known for years that practice makes perfect -- or rather, that as you work through various levels of a video game, you learn what strategies will help you come out a winner. Now these interactive principles are being applied to more consequential matters in a new 'serious games' movement.

Read the complete story online.

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