We've talked in the past about video games as learning tools. We've even mentioned Quest to Learn, a school in New York City that uses video games as the curriculum. We've posted articles from various sources on both, but a recent article by a major publication may be the best indication that games are gaining a somewhat grudging acceptance in the mainstream media. The article is straightforward and to the point, without passing judgement.

[URL=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19video-t.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&emc=eta1&pagewanted=all&adxnnlx=1285257643-1u9AKgP5xPXUwvpcJjairg]Learning by Playing appeared in the New York Times[/URL] and takes a look at the Quest to Learn program by visiting the classrooms, talking to teachers and reporting statistics. One of the most interesting premises in the article asks: [URL=http://www.gameculture.com/2010/09/23/games-classroom-mainstream-look][B][COLOR=#8e0505]Read More[/COLOR][/B][/URL]

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