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Your Homework is Play Video Games

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the i'd-still-probably-get-a-d+ dept.

GuitarNeophyte writes "Four schools in the UK will be testing a new program idea to use video games for educational use. An IT researcher, along with Electronic Arts (the software game giant) are funding the proposition. 'We're looking at developing some of the softer skills that are needed for the 21st century, such as problem-solving, resilience, persistence and collaboration.' "

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  1. Re:Ew... by EasyComputer · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    How many weeks in a light year?

    52!! Hahahaha,

    What do I win?

    Huh? What do you mean I win nothing?

    Do I at least get the respect of my peers?

    You mean I just get ridiculed for thinking I'm cool for answering such an easy question?!! Damn Slashdot!!