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Traditional and Novel Modes of Activity in Touch Screen Math Apps

by AnnaMay 2013

We describe conclusions from an analysis of touch screen math apps for 3-7-year old children. The analysis revealed that apps are heavily shaped by existing cultural practices associated with both math (a question & answer or quiz format) and digital devices (video/computer/handheld games). These formats obscure the potential for touch screen a...

MCG Visits MoMA’s Century of the Child Exhibit

by AmySeptember 2012

This exhibit has a wonderful website: http://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2012/centuryofthechild The Museum of Modern Art here in New York is currently presenting an exhibition of The Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900-2000. The exhibition runs through November 5, 2012. The entire MCG Team recently went for a visit and here ...

Sony Wonderbook Review

by FrancescoSeptember 2012

When Sony announced the Wonderbook, many people in the gaming media industry were wondering what to expect. The device straddles the line between game and storybook, and at times it is hard to say for sure whether you are playing it or reading it. Wonderbook promises,” One Book: a Thousand Stori...
New Console is Making Waves in the Tech World

by FrancescoAugust 2012

New Console is Making Waves in the Tech World by Francesco Nasso, Research Assistant This past month, the game industry witnessed the rise of a new console that is making waves in the tech world. Ouya, which set out to raise $950,000 has raised approximately $8.5 million dollars in funding t...
Prix Jeunesse Takeaways

by KristenAugust 2012

Prix Jeunesse Takeaways By Kristen McGregor, Senior Research Associate I was lucky enough to have attended the Prix Jeunesse 2012 in Munich this past June. It was a wonderful experience that comprised of screenings of children’s media from all around the world. It’s great to get a sense of wha...