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Games are a regular part of students' lives, no matter what their grade level. Students play games throughout the day on their computers, the Internet, and their cell phones. One of the few places they don't regularly play games is in their classrooms. Although some teachers use games as a part of their instructional repertoire, most teachers do not, and those who do include them may not be using them to their potential.

European Schoolnet is undertaking a major study sponsored by the Interactive Software Federation of Europe on the use of games in schools in Europe: video games, computer games, online games that run on consoles, computers, handhelds or mobile phones.

Digital Games in Schools major new report published May 2009

The malware is remarkable both for its sweep - in computer jargon, it has not been merely "phishing" for random consumers' information, but "whaling" for particular important targets - and for its Big Brother-style capacities. It can, for example, turn on the camera and audio-recording functions of an infected computer, enabling monitors to see and hear what goes on in a room. The investigators say they do not know if this facet has been employed.

This site has virtual versions of handheld computer games from the past. It makes me feel very old. Some of these should be in a museum. Great when looking at the history of computing. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

Easy-To-Use Computer for Seniors BigScreenLive is the answer to the internet for seniors. We provide software to turn a PC into an easy-to-use 'senior computer'. Our software is so easy we've had senior computer users in their nineties doing simple email and easy picture sharing with their families. We make the internet for seniors easy-to-use and fun.

If you're having some issues with your computer and want an instant solution, then this post is for you. Computer is the electronics machine and can have its problems while you were busy in doing your important stuffs or playing some new games....

Math Games

Serious Gaming from NCTM/ ILLUMINATIONS \n\nCalculation Nation™ uses the power of the Web to let students challenge opponents from anywhere in the world. (USA & CA for now) At the same time, students are able to challenge themselves by investigating significant mathematical content and practicing fundamental skills. The element of competition adds an extra layer of excitement.\n\n"The games on Calculation Nation™ provide an entertaining environment where students can explore rich mathematics," "Through these games, students are exposed to the same mathematical topics that they see in class as well as those that are recommended in Curriculum Focal Points."\n\nCan play against computer using a guest pass but must create an account to challenge other players. \n\nSquare Off--Perimeter and area, Factor Dazzle, Fraction-Feud, Times Square, Slam Ball.

"People have spatial reasoning skills, something computers are not yet good at," Foldit's lead designer Seth Cooper said in a statement. "Games provide a framework for bringing together the strengths of computers and humans."

For luddites who worry about computers replacing people, here is a great counterexample.

Make a game show with this game building tool. Enter your questions and up to five possible answers. Download the XML file and either a flash or HTML file to play. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

"@shiv53: How Computer Games Help Children Learn http://t.co/sfEzmQTg"

EyeWire is an online community of "citizen neuroscientists" who map neural connections by playing a game. The EyeWire Games have begun! Learn more on the blog. By joining EyeWire, you can help map connections between retinal neurons. This information advances neuroscience research on how the retina functions in visual perception. You also help the EyeWire team, based at MIT, develop computational technologies for mapping the connectome.

A superb collection of beautifully made maths games. Play against the computer or friends via the web. A must try site.

Take Control aims to support gamers whose gaming has gone from fun to harmful. It also has information for parents and friends of gamers who may have gaming problems. We tapped into expert advice from ten computer/console/phone gamers aged 12-17 as well as from university researchers and experts on gambling addiction to put together some screening tools, checklists and resources. Visit www.rasa.org.au/takecontrol to learn more.

A great downloadable programme for making computer games for a variety of platforms and devices. Drag and drop items to make your creations. It's provides a more mature environment than tools like Scratch and there are many more options and advance settings for talented students. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

A wonderful game for learning Java Script Coding. Battle with coding opponents, either against the computer or friends. The game contains some superb graphics and a manageable learning curve.

A four quadrant coordinates game. Set the position of your characters and try to find where the computer or a friend has hidden them. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

interesting analysis, with useful references. see also the Computers in Classrooms games-based learning specials.

A new New York school-curriculum by game designers fully integrating a new learning ecology.

Important and well written

'Embodied learning' blends lessons with student-computer interaction In an Elizabeth Forward Middle School classroom, students in an eighth-grade math class spent a recent morning getting into their lesson-literally. Standing in their socks on a 15-by-15 game board that was projected onto a foam mat on the floor, they waved wands to move brightly colored virtual balls around the space.