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How are games aligned with visual, kinesthetic, auditory and read/write learners? Read on.

Study looking at rate of inattention blindness in radiologists evaluating chest CT scans for lung nodules.

another game from a federal agency

Thanks for sharing this interesting article Uche. I think that while the major benefit of online courses is scale and reach, its downside is that it doesn't cater to individual student's ZPD. Still, the article ended nicely with an emphasis on the lecturer carrying out the online course. Great teaching X technology > teaching X great technology.

A less pricey competitor for ipad.

The author talks about society's addiction to "stupid" mini-games (e.g. Angry Birds), which have minimal learning objectives but help us compartmentalize our lives.

Investigating how our hyper-consumption of media affects attention and engagement.

Shares 28 case studies of innovative tech-based education initiatives supported by EETT.

Although print books win out (in survey) when reading to children... I just met a 5th grader who described reading more because of her Kindle.

A review of what this writer thinks constitutes a good math app, and where many apps/educational games go wrong.

A familiar voice on Khan, digital learning, literacy, and opportunities and challenges in education.

Intel announced the launch of its durable 7-inch tablets, called "Intel studybooks."  The tablets will cost less than $200 each, half the price of the new iPads.  Will the affordability of this device beat out the all-popular iPad?

This article explores the educational game Minecraft and provides ideas for lessons and projects.  The interdisciplinary game has the potential to enhance math skills, social studies/history learning, and reading comprehension.