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Video Games, Addiction, and the Potential for Addictive Education

Video Games, Addiction, and the Potential for Addictive Education | Science News | Scoop.it

“You can see what’s happening with the help of our new neuro-imaging tech, and it’s very clear that the reward is being very, very stimulated by video games. What’s clear is that when the rewards system is stimulated your efficiency of learning improves.”

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Infographic Of The Day: America's Problem With Second Languages | Co.Design

Infographic Of The Day: America's Problem With Second Languages | Co.Design | Science News | Scoop.it

A surprising chart suggests that Americans see second languages as a cultural luxury rather than a competitive advantage.

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Why Language Does Not Govern the Thinking of Children

"As adults, we know that words are very predictive. If you use words to guide you, they won't often let you down," said Sloutsky. "But for children, words are just another feature among many to consider when they're trying to classify an object. Adults believe words do have a unique power to classify things, but young children don't think the same way."

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