Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma - for iPod/iPhone

Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma - for iPod/iPhone

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Video games are an everyday part of our children’s lives today. But many parents have concerns about the time their children spend gaming, and sometimes perceive games as addictive and unhealthy. Others see games as a creative medium, with positive educational benefits. Presented by science writer A…

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  • Sep 6, 2012 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 12m AVG DURATION
  • 12 EPISODES


Latest episodes from Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma - for iPod/iPhone

Introduction to games, geeks and the parent's dilemma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 6:34


Angela Saini, Dr Victoria Cooper and Dr Kieron Sheehy discuss the social and educational impact of video games in their experience.

Transcript -- Introduction to games, geeks and the parent's dilemma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012


Transcript -- Angela Saini, Dr Victoria Cooper and Dr Kieron Sheehy discuss the social and educational impact of video games in their experience.

Games Design and e-Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 8:23


Games designer Phil Stuart gives his expert insight into today’s gaming landscape.

Transcript -- Games Design and e-Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012


Transcript -- Games designer Phil Stuart gives his expert insight into today’s gaming landscape.

Parents

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 8:23


In this track, parents talk about the role of gaming in the lives of their children, and the importance of striking a balance between gaming and other activities

Transcript -- Parents

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012


Transcript -- In this track, parents talk about the role of gaming in the lives of their children, and the importance of striking a balance between gaming and other activities

Children

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 8:23


Children talk about their attitudes towards playing video games we hear Dr Victoria Cooper talk about her work in this field.

Transcript -- Children

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012


Transcript -- Children talk about their attitudes towards playing video games we hear Dr Victoria Cooper talk about her work in this field.

Teachers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 7:53


Teacher’s debate both the positive and negative impact games can have on the lives of their students and Dr Kieron Sheehy outlines some of the beneficial uses of gaming.

Transcript -- Teachers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012


Transcript -- Teacher’s debate both the positive and negative impact games can have on the lives of their students and Dr Kieron Sheehy outlines some of the beneficial uses of gaming.

Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 34:19


In this final track we hear a discussion about some of issues raised in the previous tracks, such as whether games are addictive; if they provoke violence; and what exactly a ‘geek’ is.

Transcript -- Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012


Transcript -- In this final track we hear a discussion about some of issues raised in the previous tracks, such as whether games are addictive; if they provoke violence; and what exactly a ‘geek’ is.

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