Why Kids Need Superheroes: How Pop Culture Affects Development
Summary:
This presentation discusses how pop-culture, particularly Superheroes, can be a positive influence on a child’s cognitive and social development, helping to build pro-social behaviors.
Just as lifting weights can build muscles; playing quality games can build thinking skills. This seminar will explore a few good games and discuss the skills they exercise.
Description:
Just as lifting weights can build muscles; playing quality games can build thinking skills. Games are a valuable tool to enhance skills needed in the 21st century. This seminar will explore a few good games and discuss the skills they exercise. Intellectual games are great for exercising both sides of the brain and for maintaining and enhancing STEM thinking skills through repeated practice. Well-chosen games can be an effective method to teach skills needed for the 21st Century including: • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving • Collaboration across networks and leading by influence • Agility and Adaptability • Initiative and Entrepreneurialism • Effective Communication • Accessing and Analyzing Information • Creativity and Imagination • Executive Function • Working Memory • Cognitive Processing Speed
You are Such a Geek: A Guide for Teachers, Students, and Parents to Help Cope with Bullying
Summary:
Despite nerd culture being at the forefront of popular culture, many young gamers feel isolated in the school community. Teachers and gamers will discuss pathways and solutions to combat this issue.