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Japanese Game Schools: Two Points Of View?

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2008-07-03 16:00:12 by Simon Carless in GameSetWatch
...schools - it seems pretty different to many North American game courses, at least. But even more interesting is a comment on the Gamasutra story precis from an anonymous game industry professional Sure, it's cutting stuff, especially given the advantage of anonymity, but it seems to have some relevant information in it, and it's nice to see...
 
Tags: schools, japanese game schools, game, game school, japanese game school, trade schools, game schools, game development school, game development
 
 
 
 
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U.S. Army to use videogames in high schools?

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2008-09-21 20:58:39 by Antonio Hernandez in That VideoGame Blog
...schools across the nation. You would think that with all the controversy about using games to recruit students would deter such a thing but apparently that doesnt phase the Army, as they are partnering with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) to incorporate Army technology, gaming and simulation resources to enhance student achievement in science,...
 
Tags: army, game americas army, americas army, army technology, schools, ballistics project, project, pltw principles, press release
 
 
 
 
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Schools in UK using Wii for virtual PE as well

2008-01-27 04:23:36 by RawmeatCowboy in Go Nintendo
 
...schools, and now they are seeing kids line up to play the Wii during lunch, instead of scarfing down sugary treats. This school program has actually won an award for the partnership. The schools were honored for trying to increase physical activity and promote good health for children I am telling youthe day Wii Fit hits, I am starting a...
 
Tags: schools, gym teacher, gonintendo fitness challenge, school program, school, increase physical activity, north america, kids line, sugary treats
 
 
 
 
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Campaigner calls Wii exercise in schools 'another gimmick'

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2008-01-28 00:00:00 by Ludwig Kietzmann in Joystiq
...schools in Worcestershire as "virtual PE," with the hopes that active gaming would lure children to participate in other physical exercise . Seaton, however, believes it "looks like another gimmick," one that's "pandering to the views of the physically idle." The Department of Health argued that the Wii makes for a good "first step" towards...
 
Tags: wii, exercise, nintendo wii, gimmick, seaton, in-school, physical exercise, nick seaton, games
 
 
 
 
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Games development to be taught in Scottish schools

2008-04-14 10:43:34 by patlike in videogaming247
 
MCV writes that a new subject, Games Development, will added to compulsory school lesson content in Scotland. As part of its new national curriculum, dubbed The Curriculum of Excellence, Scottish schoolchildren will learn the basics of videogame design. Maureen Watt, Minister for Schools and Skills, said: There is huge confidence that Scotland...
 
Tags: games development, curriculum, national curriculum, videogame design, huge confidence, scotland, scottish, schools, mcv writes
 
 
 
 
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Scottish Schools Add Game Design To Curriculum

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2008-04-14 12:54:49 by Earnest Cavalli in Wired: Game|Life
...Schools and Skills Maureen Watt. " We are focusing on establishing firm foundations for lifelong learning and, for some, specialised study and careers Computer games design goes on the curriculum [Herald.co.uk Image: Steve Deger/Flickr
 
Tags: scottish, scottish minister, scottish employees, curriculum, scottish government, curriculum herald, computer games design, computer animation, plan
 
 
 
 
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Black Professionals In Games: Nerjyzeds Brian Jackson On The Black College Football Experience, Developing Urban-Only Titles

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2008-04-09 13:00:57 by Tracey John in MTV Multiplayer
...schools in our game were portrayed in other video games, how they didnt really capture the essence and the spirit of black college football. At a HBCU game, when youre playing your rival, if you actually lose the game but your band is better then your rivals band, you actually feel as though youve won the game Read on to see learn more about...
 
Tags: video game, fun video game, regular football game, football game, video game company, quality football game, play games, play, video game magazine
 
 
 
 
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Healthcare Giants Talk Games For Health Initiatives

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2008-06-04 20:00:25 by Simon Carless in GameSetWatch
...schools and children. Physicians weren't on board right away we had to work with them to convince them sitting in front of computer/TV is worthwhile. The game tells you to go be active after a timer runs out Similarly, scholastic partnership was important: the game is available over 5000 schools, and has won several awards (IMA Award,...
 
Tags: games, health, game, game aimed, game development, games source subsite, game tells, humana games, health care system
 
 
 
 
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Editorial: Hate Math? Start Playing Video Games

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2008-01-05 17:09:58 by Stephany in Gaming Today
...schools need to seriously consider offering courses in video game design so that the younger generations will have a more entertaining source to help then get hooked on math and science and on the path to a career in computer design. So far, hundreds of high schools have purchased software for teaching this trend, but the problem lies in...
 
Tags: video games, math, video games improves, school, school counselor, despise math, video game, teachers, video game design