Relevance of video games & consoles to the HE/FE learning experience

[gaming at ceangal.com]

The relevance of video games and gaming consoles to the Higher 
and Further Education learning experience

A report commissioned by the JISC-funded Techwatch service

Available at:
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/techwatch/reports/tsw_02-01.rtf

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This report presents an overview of gaming consoles and a 
comparison of consoles and the PC. Benefits of games to learning 
and the learning environment are touched on, as is the use of 
games consoles in research and teaching. 

Issues pertaining to potential future applications of games and 
consoles to learning and teaching, especially through the enhanced 
functionality of consoles, are addressed. The report concludes 
with an overview of other gaming platforms, and a summary of 
key points and trends to monitor. 

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John Kirriemuir, Ceangal
http://www.ceangal.com/gaming/