VIDEOJUEGOS Y EDUCACIÓN

1.-Breve Historia de los videojuegos [1] Los primeros pasos de los actuales videojuegos se detectan en los años 40, cuando los técnicos americanos desarrollaron el primer simulador de vuelo, destinado al entrenamiento de pilotos. En 1962 apareció la tercera generación de ordenadores, reduciendo su tamaño y coste de manera drástica y a partir de ahí el proceso ha sido continuado. "Lejos de reformarse los programadores por las críticas recibidas por la violencia que exhibía Mortal Kombat y suavizar los combates, lo que han hecho ha sido hacerlos mucho más sangrientos, mostrándonos formas de morir realmente crueles y sorprendentes". La empresa que comercializa este juego ha introducido una solución salomónica para hacer frente a las críticas sobre la violencia en sus juegos. "Por tanto, cada jugador es libre de elegir el modo de juego que prefiera.

Gaming to re-engage boys in learning: Ali Carr-Chellman on TED Business 7 TED Talks on the need to encourage entrepreneurship Could unemployment be a factor that leads to terrorism? In today’s talk, peace strategist Mohamed Ali (not to be confused with the boxer) introduces us to the youth of Mogadishu, Somalia — 70 percent of whom are unable to find jobs. News Lineup of speakers for TEDCity2.0, unveiled Around the world, cities are growing at an exceptionally fast clip. Grand Theft Childhood? Quick Links for Parents ☛ watch Dr. Olson’s videos for parents • What’s in that video game my child wants? ESRB ■ Gamespot ■ Common Sense Media • How do game ratings work? Video Games, Violence, and Policy ■ See Dr. ■ Read Dr. About the Book In 2004, Drs. What they found surprised, encouraged, and sometimes disturbed them. Coming to the project with no agenda except to conduct sound, responsible research, their findings conform neither to the views of the alarmists nor of the video game industry. • What should we as parents, teachers and public policy makers be concerned about? Grand Theft Childhood gives parents practical, research-based advice on ways to limit many of those risks. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all prescription, Grand Theft Childhood gives the information you need to decide how you want to handle this sensitive issue in your own family. You’ll find out what’s really in the games your children play, and when to worry about them playing with strangers on the Internet.

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