Post by Klark on Apr 1, 2007 18:04:37 GMT -5
Since the PSP is also a gaming device, this could be a toss up. But I decided to put it here because it's not the gaming side I'm talking about.
Here's the article, but I'll post it here for easy reference.
"Finally, a news outside gaming that does not include criminals blaming their video gaming addiction for their acts of violence. What we have here is a report about Sony launching an ambitious new project that aims to use the PlayStation Portable as a tool of education in inner-city schools.
The project was initiated by Lorna Diprose, a former Sony marketing employee who switched careers to teaching almost three years ago. She noticed that games sparked the interest of her students, and she contacted her friends over at Sony and made some arrangements.
The PSPs won't see any gaming action in the Holyhead high school where Diprose teaches - at least not in the way that we're all used to. The PSPs will be confined in the Birmingham, Alabama campus with special programs that will facilitate the learning of French, history and geography lessons.
"This is very exciting" says head teacher Martin Bayliss. "It's not about using the console for games, but it does have a lot of exciting potential for learning opportunities." Diprose agrees adding that "the console is just like a mini-computer, but fast, and you can use it to tailor-make lessons for pupils who need support or stretching."
The pilot testing of the project is already underway and will be assessed in the summer. We wonder if they're still accepting enrollees?"
Honestly, I think it's a great idea! I've used the PSP for so much more than just gaming and I think it's a great way to get some kids interested in learning.
Since it's a former Sony employee's idea and she contacted Sony, it's possible that they'll find a way to password out the gaming side of the PSP or perhaps another way of making it so that they can't be used for gaming without express permission. That way, unless say the homework is done, the student can't game.
Here's the article, but I'll post it here for easy reference.
"Finally, a news outside gaming that does not include criminals blaming their video gaming addiction for their acts of violence. What we have here is a report about Sony launching an ambitious new project that aims to use the PlayStation Portable as a tool of education in inner-city schools.
The project was initiated by Lorna Diprose, a former Sony marketing employee who switched careers to teaching almost three years ago. She noticed that games sparked the interest of her students, and she contacted her friends over at Sony and made some arrangements.
The PSPs won't see any gaming action in the Holyhead high school where Diprose teaches - at least not in the way that we're all used to. The PSPs will be confined in the Birmingham, Alabama campus with special programs that will facilitate the learning of French, history and geography lessons.
"This is very exciting" says head teacher Martin Bayliss. "It's not about using the console for games, but it does have a lot of exciting potential for learning opportunities." Diprose agrees adding that "the console is just like a mini-computer, but fast, and you can use it to tailor-make lessons for pupils who need support or stretching."
The pilot testing of the project is already underway and will be assessed in the summer. We wonder if they're still accepting enrollees?"
Honestly, I think it's a great idea! I've used the PSP for so much more than just gaming and I think it's a great way to get some kids interested in learning.
Since it's a former Sony employee's idea and she contacted Sony, it's possible that they'll find a way to password out the gaming side of the PSP or perhaps another way of making it so that they can't be used for gaming without express permission. That way, unless say the homework is done, the student can't game.
