Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma - for iPod/iPhone
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 11 years ago -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 Angela Saini, this podcast explores many of the issues surrounding the subject of children and video games, and looks at work in this area by the Open University’s Centre for Childhood, Development and Learning. In the first five tracks we hear first-hand accounts from a number of perspectives, and in the final track, Angela Saini chairs a discussion about the points raised.
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Episodes
Introduction to games, geeks and the parent's dilemma
September 06, 2012 08:28 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBAngela 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
September 06, 2012 08:28 - 21.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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
September 06, 2012 08:28 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBGames designer Phil Stuart gives his expert insight into today’s gaming landscape.
Transcript -- Games Design and e-Safety
September 06, 2012 08:28 - 23.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Games designer Phil Stuart gives his expert insight into today’s gaming landscape.
Parents
September 06, 2012 08:28 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBIn 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
September 06, 2012 08:27 - 23.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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
September 06, 2012 08:27 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBChildren talk about their attitudes towards playing video games we hear Dr Victoria Cooper talk about her work in this field.
Transcript -- Children
September 06, 2012 08:27 - 22.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Children talk about their attitudes towards playing video games we hear Dr Victoria Cooper talk about her work in this field.
Teachers
September 06, 2012 08:26 - 7 minutes - 7.38 MBTeacher’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
September 06, 2012 08:26 - 22.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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
September 06, 2012 08:22 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn 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
September 06, 2012 08:22 - 52.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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.