Growing up Gaming

Children are growing up at a time when games outearn movies and TV.

After listening to the podcast above, could you think of an answer for these questions?

What are supporters and critics' main viewpoints on this issue?

What parental attitudes does the episode depict?

How can gaming help children grow up?

Could you explain a bit about the long term effects of video games?

What findings about gaming are fueling parents' concerns?

What claims about violent video games could be regarded as positive findings?

How can gaming when you are a child, help you in your adult real life? Can you illustrate your answer with an example?

Why are kids who play Minecraft, gaining a lot from it?

Why should parents be mindful of which games their children are playing?

Are children being harmed by playing violent video games?

Next, compare your answers with your mates for a while.

Now read My Son, The Dragon Slayer: The Risks And Rewards Of Growing Up Gaming. While reading, take notes about the article: what you agree with, what you disagree with, the most outstanding viewpoints, the conclusions it has made you jump into, and so on.

Then, use all the information you have gathered both from the podcast and from the article and share it when discussing about the topic below:

Our Viewpoints: Gaming's Impacts.

Finally, write a report about this theme. Do not forget to use all the knowledge gained all throughout the various tasks you have been tackling. Remember the layout, the organization and the purpose of your text.

Picture from www.wbur.org

To learn more, watch and read Truths about Video Games and Learning:

Watch Extended Interview: Dr. James Gee on PBS. See more from Digital Media - New Learners Of The 21st Century.

LET´S GO ON SQUEEZING ...

A new one...

It is greater than God and more evil than the devil.The poor have it; the rich need it and if you eat it, you will die.
What is it?

5 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People

Five Useful Clues when delivering presentations.

5 Things Every Presenter Needs To Know About People from Weinschenk on Vimeo.

How to live with robots

If you had a robot, what applications would you give it?

As machines grow ever more intelligent, they're emerging not just as powerful tools, but close companions. This talk examines how robots are becoming an intimate part of our lives.

Video from TedED. Ideas Worth Spreading

While you are watching, try to make notes so as to build up a paragraph that suits each of the following headings:

Introducing the robot.

How the robot works.

Applications of the robot.

Advantages and drawbacks of the robot.

When you are ready, write your article and share it with the rest of the class.

Finally, build your own robot: include a description, how it works, what it is useful for, what drawbacks you have found along the process and any other aspects you would like to include.

A BRAIN- SQUEEZING RIDDLE

A WOMAN SHOOTS HER HUSBAND. THEN SHE HOLDS HIM UNDER WATER FOR OVER 5 MINUTES. FINALLY, SHE HANGS HIM. BUT 5 MINUTES LATER THEY BOTH GO OUT TOGETHER AND ENJOY A WONDERFUL DINNER.

Ready for a wild guess?

Spain dos and don´ts

Whether looking for sun, a beautiful landscape or a convivial atmosphere, travelling to Spain is, for sure, one of the best decisions you can take. Nevertheless, if you bear in mind some important information about Spanish customs, laws and feelings your stay in Spain can be really lovely.

Do...
Learn some Spanish words. Even if you only learn to say "buenos días" and "un café". Spanish people would appreciate your gesture. Take that into account, unnatural nationalists excepted, Spanish people are very proud of their language.

Before travelling to Spain, think carefully what kind of holidays you want, especially regarding weather. If you travel to the South, then do not complain about the stifling heat.

Try the traditional dishes of the places you visit, Spanish cuisine is one of the best of the world, and you cannot leave Valencia without trying The Paella or calçots when you go to Catalonia.

Visit small villages. When you get tired of the impressive Spanish monuments, then go for a walk to a small village and have dinner there. You will find pleasant landscapes and friendly people in the street, restaurants and shops.

Don´t...
Load your suitcase with outerwear. Whether you are travelling to the Mediterranean coast, the center of the country or the islands, you will always put on very light clothes as it is guaranteed to be hot (I mean, in summer).This statement is not true for the northern regions.

Complain about smoking. Although smoking has been forbidden in bars and restaurants since 2011, many owners break the law and let you do it, especially at night. And it is not the done thing for you to complain about it.

Criticise bullfighting. Spanish people can't stand foreigners accusing us of mistreating animals, if you do it, we will ask you to look at your country´s customs.

As regards beautiful places to visit and the best restaurants, there are numerous guides you can buy in every kiosk or you can get information at the tourist ofices in every council. Bon Voyage!

Let's get ready for the 85th Academy Awards

How many Oscar awarded films do you know?

Watch and make your comments.



Academy Awards: Best Picture Oscar Winners from Nelson Carvajal on Vimeo.


Now that you have the images, make up the words.

You are about to become a film narrator!

Your job is to attend the ceremony and be the voice for the video above.

Juanjo's Opening Speech