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Tuesday, 19 June 2018 09:43

Screen Time: How to Create a Simple Digital Media Plan

Think back to your childhood: What are your fondest memories? Did you play outside? Did you use your imagination? Did you play in groups? How much time did you spend alone in front of a screen?

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Educational Video Games in Afterschool Make a Positive Impact

DimensionU's cutting-edge games are a proven example of successful game-based learning.

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Squiggle Park: An Innovative Tool to Improve Reading through Play!

There's a new tool on the scene speeding up the development of reading skills for kids in preschool through third grade—and it's done through a video game!

Published in Professional Development