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Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC

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

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00:06:34

Introduction to games, geeks and the parent's dilemma

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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...

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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

00:08:23

Games Design and e-Safety

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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

Transcript -- Games Design and e-Safety

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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

00:08:23

Parents

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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

00:08:23

Children

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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

Transcript -- Children

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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

00:07:53

Teachers

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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.

00:34:19

Discussion

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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

Games, Geeks and the Parent"s Dilemma - for iPad/Mac/PC ·

2012/09/06

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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