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Blaisdell, Mikael – T.H.E. Journal, 2006
It is the universal cry of parents the world over, driven mad by the persistent sight of their children investing hours and hours in mastering the many layers of a video game. To the parent, video games are the enemy, the nemesis of homework and learning. But the child sees something of value, something engaging enough to fill a weekend, to the…
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Computer Simulation, Classrooms, Computer Graphics
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Kadakia, Maya – TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning, 2005
During the 2004-2005 school year, Maya Kadakia conducted a pilot study of her master's project which focuses on how student engagement is affected by a curriculum that incorporates popular culture. She created a Language Arts unit which incorporates the video game Morrowhid. Maya teaches seventh grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a diverse…
Descriptors: Grade 7, Educational Needs, Video Games, Popular Culture