Games for Learning

Some traditional games
http://www.playkidsgames.com
http://www.theproblemsite.com/games.asp

What is the difference between a game and a toy?
Games are bounded by rules,goals and objectives, receive feedback

Stimulus-Response-Reinforcement (Reward / Punishment)

Why digital learning?

C-VISions: Vacuum chamber (teaching of science)
C-VISions: MAgent-MUser

Emerging Technologies
Nesta FutureLab
Mixed Reality:XaviX
Augmented Reality
Monjakids: http://www.monjakids.com/CDK/

Contact:
Stephen Black
stephen@compudia.com

Daneel Pang
daneel@pracbiz.com
9627 6884

Microsoft Singapore/IDA/NIE
backpack.net (IDA-Lifestyle and Education Department)
Problems encountered
- convince the teachers
- convince the parents
- demographics of students

Contact:
Chris_TNG@IDA.GOV.SG