Encouraging Positive Role Models

Children and young people tend to have certain role models - people they aspire to be like when they are older. Whereas traditionally children would have wished to emulate their mother, father or a favourite relative or local character, increasingly these role models are thought of as celebrities and sports people. Opinion varies as to whether pop stars and other celebrities are a good example to children. Read more...

A Programmer's Reminder on What a Good Game Means

When you're trying to create a video game, it's quite easy to get immersed in the details and forget that it ultimately should be fun for those playing it. In this article I will try to remind you what people are looking for in a video game. Whenever you feel annoyed by the programming problems you encounter, remember that people will play your game and they will have a great time doing it. Further reading ...

Three Ways Teachers Can Use Toys in the Classroom

Three Ways Teachers Can Use Toys in the Classroom
The old way of thinking said that toys were for home not for school. It used to be thought that toys were a distraction to students and playing wasn't part of the school day. Times have changed and experts agree that playing is one of the most important ways that kids learn.