Let the Kids Learn Through Play
Here’s a very interesting article from The New York Times which discusses the benefits of learning through play, which has […]
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Aside from product announcements and news about our Young Mind Interactive, our BLOG features articles and information about Digital Tools being used in our classrooms, the State of Digital Education, and developments in the Mobile Educational Game marketplace.
“Our Solar System” Drag&Drop Game for Tablets, Desktops, Laptops and Digital Whiteboards now available on Edmodo.com for Teachers
“Our Solar System”, one of our browser-based Digital Learning Tools, combines a Drag & Drop Game with an EBook to teach
Introducing “Our Solar System” YMI’s First HTML5 Game for Tablets, Desktops and Whiteboards
YMI presents “Our Solar System”, our new suite of HTML5 games that is customized for the iPad, Desktop and projected whiteboard “Our Solar System”, one
Academics launch computer games pupils can play in lessons
The 3.2 Million Euro No-One Left Behind initiative in Britain, Austria and Spain, is providing students with the opportunity to use
Reach the World’s “GeoGames” played in the Classroom captured on Video
GeoGames is a Flash game that lets you drag-and-drop onto the Planet Earth. You can rotate your planet, test your
Play “Mammals of the World” in the Classroom on Tablets, Desktops and Laptops
“Mammals of the World”, one of our browser-based Digital Learning Tools, combines a Drag & Drop Game with an EBook to
Video: Introduction to GeoGames by Game Designer Jeffrey Wiener
Here’s a demonstration video, a quick introduction to GeoGames by Game Designer Jeffrey Wiener on an interactive “white board” to
Video: Team of two (9 & 10) playing GeoGames on the SmartBoard
Here’s a demonstration video featuring a team of two boys (aged 9 and 10) playing GeoGames on the SmartBoard.
Video: GeoGames Played on SmartBoard by 8yr Old
Here’s a demonstration video featuring an 8-year old plays GeoGames, a free interactive Flash geography game developed for the non-profit
Video: Teams Playing GeoGames on SMART Board
Here’s a demonstration video of how GeoGames can be played on the SMART board by TEAMS of students working together.
Promotional Video for Reach the World’s GeoGames
GeoGames was created by YoungMindInteractive’s director Jeffrey Wiener for the non-profit Reach the World. This fabulously fun Flash game effectively
San Diego County District Develops New Teaching Methods to Utilize Classroom Technology
Oceanside Unified School District, like many others, has begun using tablets and mobile devices as educational tools. One main point
Teacher takes classroom tech to new levels
Robyn Torry, a second grade teacher at Queen Elizabeth School in Lloydminster, Alberta, has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator
Why playing is the future of learning
The use of games and game mechanics in a non-gaming environment, known as “gamification”, has become a popular practice for
Nigeria: Standards for Information Technology Education Underway
National standards for IT education for students and teachers at all levels are soon to be implemented in Nigeria according to
Educational technology and the future of the classroom
The EduTech National Congress, held earlier this month in Brisbane, showcased an outstanding selection of new and innovative technology to
3D printers for all! Education market may be first in line for tech
Engaging Solutions, and educational consulting firm dedicated to providing cutting edge technology for use in the classroom, is aiming to
Games Now a Dominant Tool in Education, Training; At Serious Play Conference, Speakers Share Tips on Implementation
There has been a notable rise in the use of games as an educational resource in schools and other training
Technology, parent involvement boost education at Santa Cruz school
Happy Valley Elementary School in Santa Cruz, California attributes its outstanding academic success to two signature practices: technology and parent
Syniverse promotes technology education
“We need to start thinking about where the next generation of engineers, computer scientists and telecommunication experts are coming from,”